Equipment Maintenance Technician (Weekend Shift)
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories · Nampa, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (industrial) in Nampa, ID.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Idaho plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live reliability postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- Root cause 33%
- EHS / safety 33%
- FDA / GMP 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Nampa
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Full description from Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
1. Independently perform preventive maintenance of basic complexity on manufacturing equipment.
2. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of issues found during preventive maintenance and reactive calls.
3. Work under the guidance of Supervisor and Tech IIs and IIIs to complete tasks.
4. Enter and maintain accurate entries in the equipment maintenance database.
5. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Associates degree in electronic technology or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technology and theory
Experience maintaining and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment
Basic knowledge of analog and digital electronics
Basic knowledge of modern test equipment used to diagnose equipment failures Expertise in Excel, Word, and Access
Ability to accept and understand direction, learn new skills and assume new
responsibilities
with a positive attitude
Ability to perform assigned tasks under direct guidance
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new
responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment, including analog, digital, and microprocessor circuits as well as vision and robotics systems.
Basic knowledge of programming automated production equipment.
Basic knowledge of printed circuit board assembly, mechanical assembly, and cable assembly processes
Physical
Requirements
Lift and maneuver 40 pounds
Pull weight from high/low shelves
Reach
Bend
Grip
Twist
Sit and/or stand at least 8 hours
Fine finger dexterity
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- ✓We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- ✓We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- ✓We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- ✓We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- ✓Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Location – Nampa, ID
Located in the heart of Idaho's Treasure Valley, Nampa offers a high quality of life with access to outdoor recreation, a strong sense of community, and a growing economy. Residents enjoy nearby lakes, rivers, mountains, and year round outdoor activities while benefiting from the amenities of the greater Boise metropolitan area.
Travel
Must be willing and able to travel extensively during the first 6–12 months of employment while the facility is under development. Travel will primarily be to SEL manufacturing facilities in Pullman, Washington and Lewiston, Idaho for training, process familiarization, and relationship building. Travel is expected to occur in multiweek increments and may total approximately 8–12 weeks or more based on business needs and facility startup activities.
Pay Range Data - $34.81-$51.39 (+$10.00 per hour shift differential)
responsibilities
of the role. Starting pay is determined individually and considers factors such as relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and training. Candidates may be considered at different levels based on their background. As a result, pay may vary to align with the level of the role.
Communication with Applicants
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