Maintenance Technician Afternoon Shift
Worthington Enterprises · Aberdeen, MD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in Aberdeen, MD. Troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment in compliance with all plant codes, policies and procedures.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Welding
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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 64 live postings that list pay, out of 2470 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live reliability postings in Maryland.
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Team leadership 31%
- ✓ Root cause 27%
- ✓ PLC 23%
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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in Aberdeen
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Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, and install equipment in compliance with all plant codes, policies and procedures
- ◆Safely utilize machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools and precision-measuring instruments.
- ◆Identify root cause issues and take proper corrective actions without needing assistance.
- ◆Assist in the debug, repair and installation of equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- ◆Use CMMS system to accurately complete work orders.
- ◆Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
- ◆Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.
- ◆Able to operate fork trucks, scissor and aerial lifts to perform job assignments (will train).
- ◆Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed
- ◆Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
- ◆Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
Desired Experience
- ✓Familiar with troubleshooting high speed production equipment and conveyor systems.
- ✓Basic understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control systems.
- ✓Able to maintain, repair, and rebuild mechanical components.
- ✓Familiar with replacing bearings, shafts, couplings, motors, gear boxes etc.
- ✓Be able to fabricate simple brackets and install.
- ✓Must have basic hand tools and specialized tools will be provided.
- ✓Experience reading blueprints and understanding machine manuals.
- ✓Welding skills are a plus, but are not required.
- ✓Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic control systems.
- ✓Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and motors.
- ✓Experience reading ladder logic, schematics and blueprints.
- ✓Diagnose, repair, or replace defective parts and wiring.
- ✓Install multiple interlocking safety devices, conduit, electrical panels and other accessory components.
Required Experience
- ✓Minimum of 4 years or more of mechanical or electrical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of more experience in PLC programming
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Worthington Enterprises is proud to foster an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and contribute their unique strengths. Your talents may be a fit for this role or other opportunities across our organization—apply today to explore your potential. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process; if you need assistance using our careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.
Worthington Enterprises is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday lives by elevating spaces and experiences. The company operates with two primary business segments: Building Performance Solutions and Trade & Specialty Solutions. Our deeply held Philosophy is rooted in the Golden Rule – we treat our customers, employees, investors and suppliers as we would like to be treated.
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Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.
Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.
For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com
WAVE is currently looking for Maintenance Mechanics and Electricians to join our team!
Schedule : We have one opening for our afternoon shift. Monday through Friday 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM. Some overtime may be required.
This position is responsible for all activities associated with the maintenance of facility operations. This person is responsible for maintaining and operating production equipment to optimize availability, quality and speed inclusive of both mechanical and electrical subsystems.
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