
Maintenance Technician
ZT Systems · Secaucus, NJ
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at ZT Systems (industrial) in Secaucus, NJ. Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1634 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live reliability postings in New Jersey.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- ✓ PLC 42%
- Robotics 26%
- Automation 26%
- FDA / GMP 21%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: ZT Systems in Secaucus
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Full description from ZT SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About The Role
Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimizing downtime. Additionally, this role includes performing certification training for other team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
What You Will Do
- ◆Perform routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
- ◆Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with machinery and systems.
- ◆Configure and repair web-based electronic components as needed.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company maintenance policies.
- ◆Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance and repair activities.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve maintenance procedures.
- ◆Provide technical support and mentorship to junior technicians.
- ◆Lead team development through task delegation and skill-building initiatives.
- ◆Deliver certification and training programs to enhance team capabilities.
- ◆Corrective and Preventive maintenance
- ◆L2 Diagnose and troubleshoot
- ◆Key technical support
- ◆Deliver Certification Training
- ◆CMRT: Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician
- ◆PLCs: Programmable Logic Controllers
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What You Bring
- •High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
- •4+ years of related work experience.
- •Proven experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
- •Relevant certifications (e.g., CMRT, Electrical Maintenance Certification) required.
- •Understanding of PLCs, motors, control systems, and schematics.
- •Ability to read/interpret technical manuals/blueprints.
- •Excellent problem-solving skills/attention to detail.
- •Strong communication/teamwork abilities.
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.
Health & Wellness
- •Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
- •Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
- •Company-paid life and disability insurance
Time Away & Work-Life Balance
- •Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
- •Parental leave and family care support programs
Growth & Purpose
- •Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
- •Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about
These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.
Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.
