Maintenance Technician (R&D)
Vulcan Elements · Research Triangle Park, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Vulcan Elements (metals) in Research Triangle Park, NC. Export-controlled information or facilities.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $56k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 38 live postings that list pay, out of 1872 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 97 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 45%
- PLC 43%
- Welding 33%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Tooling 20%
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This plant: Vulcan Elements in Research Triangle Park
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Full description from Vulcan ElementsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventative and corrective maintenance actions on a variety of industrial and laboratory equipment
- ◆Document, schedule, and create work orders using a CMMS platform
- ◆Create and follow safe SOPs, Work instructions, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures
- ◆Work with technicians, operators, and engineers to document critical failure points and establish preventative solutions
Responsibilities
and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business
Qualifications
- ✓3+ years of experience performing maintenance operations in an industrial environment
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- ✓Experience with various hand and power tools
- ✓Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
- ✓Must be able to maintain and document maintenance actions through a CMMS platform
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Physical and Environmental
Requirements
The position requires regular presence in the production environment and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid or noisy.
The role may involve exposure to cut hazards and other physical risks associated with equipment, tools and manufacturing processes. Employees must be able to recognize and avoid sharp edges, moving parts and other potential sources of injury. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.
This position also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Employees must complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.
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Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.
As the Maintenance Technician, you will report to the Pilot Operations Manager and will work onsite in our R&D Pilot Plant. You will be responsible for preforming preventative, corrective and other maintenance tasks on the industrial and laboratory equipment.