
Maintenance Technician I
Regal Rexnord · Morehead, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 8 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Regal Rexnord (industrial) in Morehead, KY. It is intended to prepare the employee for progression into a Maintenance Technician II or III position and is not designed for long-term placement.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Automation, CNC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 52%
- ✓ Automation 36%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- Robotics 33%
- Welding 33%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Regal Rexnord in Morehead
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Technician III · Reliability · Technician
- Maintenance Technician II · Reliability · Technician
Full description from Regal RexnordAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance activities.
- ◆Complete basic to intermediate mechanical repairs and component replacements.
- ◆Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- ◆Learn electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and maintenance procedures.
- ◆Maintain equipment records and complete work orders utilizing computerized maintenance management systems.
- ◆Support equipment installations and modifications.
- ◆Work alongside Maintenance Technician II and III personnel during troubleshooting activities.
- ◆Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by following all applicable safety procedures.
- ◆Maintain quality by adhering to specified programs, procedures, and requirements.
- ◆Attend and successfully complete training sessions provided by the Company and/or various vendors to increase knowledge in particular areas and for specific equipment.
- ◆Collaborate with support areas to resolve issues and improve facility operations.
- ◆Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
- ◆Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job
Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED required. A technical degree is preferred at the time of hire.
- ✓Continued eligibility for the position requires completion of a technical degree within four calendar years of placement. Failure to meet this requirement will result in loss of the position.
- ✓Mechanical and/or electrical aptitude testing is required.
- ✓Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is required.
- ✓Willingness to work nonstandard shifts and weekends as needed.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.
- ✓Ability to lift, move, and manipulate items weighing up to 55 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
and Skills
- ✓Self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork skills.
- ✓Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
- ✓Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic certifications.
- ✓Prior hands-on experience working on CNC equipment such as lathes, mills, and grinders with a preference toward Okuma, Haas, and Doosan machines.
- ✓Highly self-sufficient and motivated to solve problems, address root causes effectively, and drive improvement across multiple areas.
- ✓Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
- ✓Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards.
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Work Model: This is a fully onsite role, with work performed at your designated Regal Rexnord office.
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Summary
This entry-level maintenance technician role develops troubleshooting and repair skills under the guidance of senior technicians. It is intended to prepare the employee for progression into a Maintenance Technician II or III position and is not designed for long-term placement.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- •Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift, move, and manipulate items weighing up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will frequently be required to work at heights of up to 20 feet using ladders and lift devices. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, and crawl for extended periods to maintain the facility’s operational standards.
- •Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks associated with electrical shock, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; hearing protection is required.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.
Benefits
- •Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- •Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- •Paid Time Off and Holidays
- •401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- •Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- •Paid Leaves
- •Tuition Assistance
About Regal Rexnord
Regal Rexnord is a publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.
The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
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