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Maintenance Technician

Saint-Gobain · Niagara Falls, NY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Saint-Gobain (industrial) in Niagara Falls, NY. Coordinate, install and troubleshoot existing and new equipment – this may include electrical and electronic support systems.

Tools it names
PLC, Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 44 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 45 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $72k–$95k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 43%
  • ✓ PLC 35%
  • ✓ Automation 28%
  • EHS / safety 26%
  • Root cause 24%
  • SAP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Saint-Gobain

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

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Preferable skills not required for application

  • ✓Background in either Electrical Construction/Journeyman Electrician, or Automation and Controls Experience
  • ✓Proficient with computer software, such as Microsoft Products, Factory Talk, Allen Bradley
  • ✓Troubleshoot PLC problems, modify PLC programs as necessary, design and program new control systems, and modify, install, and upgrade various plant floor electrical and mechanical systems
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Specific

include but are not limited to

  • •Perform all mechanical operations required to maintain plant processes through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines. If experience permits, this person will assist with electrical and automation and control systems.
  • •Troubleshoot skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures. Work closely with contractors to maintain and improve process equipment.
  • •Coordinate, install and troubleshoot existing and new equipment – this may include electrical and electronic support systems
  • •Monitor Inventory of parts and Equipment, contact appropriate vendors and processes paperwork when necessary
  • •Maintain a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity
  • •Candidates must demonstrate technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independently. They must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and will have overtime opportunities.
  • •Completed Industrial Maintenance Trade School program or have equivalent experience
  • •Courses should include mechanical drawing, electricity, blueprint reading, science, mathematics, and computer skills.
  • •Experience troubleshooting PLC’s, sensors, instrumentation, and other electronics.

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