Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift
Watts Water · Franklin, NH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Watts Water (industrial) in Franklin, NH.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Robotics, Machining, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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.
New Hampshire plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live reliability postings in New Hampshire.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 63%
- ✓ EHS / safety 47%
- PLC 42%
- FDA / GMP 37%
- Welding 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Watts Water in Franklin
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- Lead Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
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Full description from Watts WaterAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- ◆Install, start up, and shut down equipment, following company and OSHA safety protocols.
- ◆Advise operators and line mechanics on safe operation procedures for mechanical equipment and components.
- ◆Inform management and maintenance personnel of potential mechanical problems and risks.
- ◆Maintain performance and maintenance records for key equipment.
- ◆Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) functions and assist with technical troubleshooting.
- ◆Assist and train other Maintenance Technicians in repair procedures and best practices.
- ◆Adapt to changing department needs, including overtime and shift coverage.
- ◆Maintain housekeeping standards in compliance with environmental and safety guidelines.
- ◆Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols, reporting any job-related injury or illness immediately.
- ◆Meet company attendance and punctuality standards.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Accredited apprenticeship program certification in a technical field or the equivalent.
- ✓3+ years of experience with mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems and Fanuc Controls.
- ✓Previous experience and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ✓The ability to work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team environment.
- ✓Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate effectively with operators and team members.
- ✓Experience in developing or implementing a Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.
- ✓High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.
- ✓Strong safety focus and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
- ✓Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
- ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Requirements
Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- ✓Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- ✓Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- ✓Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds.
- ✓Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
- ✓Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- ✓Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
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and experience
- ✓Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- ✓Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- ✓10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- ✓Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- ✓Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- ✓Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position
This self-directing, detail-oriented Maintenance Technician will be responsible for conducting, maintaining, testing, and repairing machining equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. Utilizing your knowledge of mechanical principles, you will troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and apply skills to restore machinery to optimal operation. You will provide skilled mechanical support across Manufacturing, supporting a safe, efficient production environment.
This position reports to the Maintenance Manager . This role is onsite and is based in Franklin, NH.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- •Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- •Punctuality and dependability.
- •Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- •Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- •Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- •Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s Franklin location in Franklin, NH. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical
Watts in it for you
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- •Competitive compensation based on your skills,
How we work
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of