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Job overview
The Maintenance Technician 3 supports the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment at a facility, handling complex troubleshooting and repairs, continuous improvement, and mentoring. The role provides direct support for high-speed automated process equipment operating on a 24/7 2-2-3 schedule. It requires at least three years of related experience and a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; an associate’s degree and several specialized capabilities are preferred.
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Full job description
Maintenance Technician 3 - Night ShiftPosition Summary
The Maintenance Technician 3 is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment at our facility. This role requires a higher level of technical expertise and autonomy compared to a lower level maintenance technician, with a focus on complex troubleshooting, repairs, continuous improvement, and mentoring.
Primary Duties
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Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance on sophisticated manufacturing equipment.
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Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and automated systems independently.
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Contribute to root-cause analysis efforts to prevent recurring equipment issues.
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level technicians.
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Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
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Ensure all maintenance activities comply with FDA regulations, GMP, ISO standards, and safety protocols.
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Utilize and maintain accurate records in computerized maintenance management systems.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
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Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
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High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
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3+ years of related experience with Intermediate to advanced level troubleshooting, schematic and print reading, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing of electro-mechanical systems.
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Associate’s Degree preferred with experience in electro-mechanical, high-speed manufacturing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
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Experience working in a cGMP/Regulated environment desired.
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Able to read ladder logic and troubleshoot/repair PLC’s, electrical systems, AC/DC drive systems, and mechanical systems desired.
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Proficiency in machining, welding, and fabricating a plus.
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Basic Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of email, Windows Operating Systems, and basic Microsoft Office tools (specifically Word & Excel).
Education
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High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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Associate’s Degree preferred.
Key SkillsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
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Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
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Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.
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Written Communications, including the ability to communicate technical data in written form.
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Perseverance: Demonstrates perseverance and a focus on outcomes.
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Make timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high-pressure situations for optimal outcomes.
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Practicing time management to allocate tasks, balance priorities, and meet deadlines efficiently.
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Skilled in MS Office Tools
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Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
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Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
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Ability to remain in a stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods.
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Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
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Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
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Ability to operate heavy machinery.
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Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
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Domestic travel required: 0% of time.
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International travel required: 0% of time.
Additional Position Information
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Direct support of high-speed automated process equipment operating on a 24/7 2-2-3 schedule.
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Minimum of 100 million medical devices manufactured annually.
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+/- 400,000 devices manufactured per business day.
The estimated salary range for this role is between $28.00-$41.00 hourly. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
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A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
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Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
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Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
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Adoption Assistance
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Wellness Programs
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Employee Assistance Program
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Commuter Benefits
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Various voluntary benefit offerings
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Discount programs
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Parental leaves
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How this job compares
Set against the 6,879 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$28–41/hr
- North Carolina median$25–32/hr85 hourly ranges
- US median$26–33/hr3,208 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $34.50/hr, is 17% above the North Carolina median midpoint ($30/hr) — in the top quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in North Carolina.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 248 open Maintenance Technician jobs in North Carolina and 6,879 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in North Carolina
- McDonald's19 open
- Superior Contracting & Maintenance15 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,755 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,153 of the 6,879 open Maintenance Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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