What this job is
Maintenance technicians keep the equipment running — diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Hands-on troubleshooting across varied machines is hard to automate, making this a durable, well-paid skilled trade.
Will AI replace it?
Hands-on diagnosis and repair across varied equipment is hard to automate; AI aids prediction. We rate it 7/10 for AI-resilience.
Where it's hiring now
- Reliability / Maintenance Technician — Conagra, Fayetteville, AR ($25–$36/hr)
- Maintenance / Electrical Technician — ERMCO, Maricopa County, AZ ($26–$35/hr)
- Maintenance Technician — HMGMA, Bryan County, GA ($26–$34/hr)
- Utility / Reliability Technician — CSL, Kankakee, IL ($60,000–$82,000/yr)
- Instrumentation / Electrical Technician — Lilly Lebanon API, Lebanon, IN ($62,000–$85,000/yr)
- Skilled Maintenance Technician — Toyota Battery NC, Liberty, NC ($30–$40/hr)
- Maintenance / Process Technician — Corning, Hickory, NC ($27–$38/hr)
- Maintenance Technician — BD, Columbus, NE ($26–$35/hr)
- Maintenance / Electrical Technician — Eaton, Bellevue, NE ($26–$36/hr)
- Equipment Maintenance Tech — Micron NY, Clay (Syracuse), NY ($58,000–$78,000/yr)
- Maintenance / Test Technician — Generac, Sussex, WI ($25–$35/hr)
Common questions
How much does a maintenance technician make?
At the plants tracked here, pay runs about . Actual pay varies by employer, location, and experience; the figures shown are regional and industry benchmarks.
Do I need a degree to become a maintenance technician?
Most postings list: AAS Industrial/Mechatronics. Relevant certifications and training (OSHA 10; PLC experience a plus) often matter as much as formal education.
Will AI or robots replace maintenance technician jobs?
We score this role 7/10 for AI-resilience (10 = very unlikely to be automated). Hands-on diagnosis and repair across varied equipment is hard to automate; AI aids prediction.
Where can I find maintenance technician jobs right now?
11 of the new and expanding U.S. plants on Forge are hiring for this role. See the list on this page; each links to the company's application page.