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Maintenance Technician (2nd shift or 3rd shift)

Worthington Enterprises · Paducah, KY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Worthington Enterprises (metals) in Paducah, KY.

They ask for
2+ years
Tools it names
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.

Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 43 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 50%
  • ✓ Welding 39%
  • Team leadership 36%
  • Robotics 34%
  • Root cause 30%
  • Automation 27%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Worthington Enterprises in Paducah

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from Worthington EnterprisesAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Complete mechanical repairs and makes adjustments as needed.
  • ◆Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery as assigned.
  • ◆Successfully troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
  • ◆Complete welding and fabrication tasks with little direction.
  • ◆Accountable for entering data into maintenance system timely and accurately.
  • ◆Perform advanced electricity in order to work in maintenance field safely.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

  • ✓Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing
  • ✓Mechanical, welding and cutting skills
  • ✓Should be capable of reading mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic prints
  • ✓Good problem solving skills, safety practices and attention to quality
  • ✓Have workbench and computer skills
  • ✓Meter usage and ability to complete measurements
  • ✓Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience
  • ✓May require CPR and first aid training
  • ✓Lockout/tagout, fall protection, PPE, confined spaced training
  • ✓Experience with Allen Bradley and Allen Bradley PLC

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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We are looking for a 2nd shift or 3rd shift Maintenance Technician to join our team. This individual will need to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems in an efficient and safe manner throughout the facility. This position is responsible for preventative and mechanical maintenance and must possess knowledge of machine repair. A successful candidate is a self-motivated problem-solver that utilizes a strong work ethic to ensure all quality levels are met. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical and PLC manufacturing background and possesses the ability to read and understand ladder logic and program HMIs. Candidates must be able to complete and pass an electrical board and PLC programming hands-on assessment.

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