Maintenance Technician ( Machinist) E Shift
Vantive · Mountain Home, AR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $46k–$70k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Vantive (medical devices) in Mountain Home, AR. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre.
- They ask for
- 70+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- CNC, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $46k–$70k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $46k–$70k. This one lists $46k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 24 maintenance technician openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 26 other live reliability postings in Arkansas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 70%
- ✓ Welding 52%
- ✓ EHS / safety 26%
- PLC 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Vantive in Mountain Home
3 other open roles at this site.
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Full description from VantiveAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Works in a safe manner and is trained in all appropriate plant safety programs.
- ◆Performs equipment relocations, crating or uncrating of parts, mechanical adjustments and alignments, identifying and ordering of spare parts, documenting all work, clean-up before leaving job, attending relevant training and meetings.
- ◆Participates in projects and upgrades.
- ◆Understanding of technical drawings and schematics
- ◆Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues
- ◆Machine shop personnel : Knowledge of machining techniques/processes including manual milling, turning, grinding, welding.
- ◆Machine shop personnel : Knowledge of machining techniques/processes including manual milling, turning, grinding, welding, CNC machine setup, programming, and operation.
- ◆Mold shop personnel : Knowledge of mold repair, teardown, assembly, and cleaning. Learning Mold Shop equipment and mold maintenance methods.
Job
Requirements
- ✓Minimum HS Diploma or GED equivalent required
- ✓Technical Associates degree (2 year) preferred
- ✓Preferred 3 years of applicable experience/demonstrated skill required
- ✓Required 2 years as a Production Technician or Auxiliary
- ✓Must have experience with basic hand tools
- ✓Must be able to read electrical and pneumatic diagrams, knowledge of hydraulics preferred
- ✓Strong communication skills
- ✓Work effectively under stressful conditions
- ✓Work with limited supervision
Physical/Safety
Requirements
- ✓Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends.
- ✓Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must be able to climb ladders. Must be able to stand and work at two-hour minimum intervals. Work in tight spaces
- ✓Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
US Benefits at Vantive
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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Job Description
Maintenance Technician ( MT)
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician (MT) is responsible for
- •Performs maintenance on automated production machinery to reduce equipment downtime and meet production schedules.
- •Performs preventive and predictive maintenance as required to ensure equipment availability.
- •Position reports to a Maintenance Supervisor.