Manufacturing Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (Phoenix, AZ)

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Wage

$29 – $34/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 24, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician position at MITER Brands in Phoenix, AZ involves performing routine maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting repair projects. The role requires technical expertise and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on equipment and facilities.
  • Conduct regular inspections of buildings and equipment.
  • Execute preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Assist with minor repairs and troubleshooting issues.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues.
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissors lifts safely.
  • Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.
  • Work closely with the maintenance tech, lead, and supervisor.
  • Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of diagnostic equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of power equipment.
  • Great interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Great problem-solving skills.
  • Great verbal and written communication skills.
  • Forklift, pallet jack, and scissor lift experience required.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical or Trade school degree preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in maintenance or a related field preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: 2200 E. Riverview Dr., Phoenix, AZ
  • Shift: Monday- Friday, 5am-1:30pm with possible OT until 3:30pm.
  • Full-time position with standard working hours.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Phoenix, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $32/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $29/hr median for welding jobs in Phoenix, AZ, whose middle half runs $23–$39/hr across 94 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Phoenix, AZ

We're tracking 217 other active welding openings in Phoenix, AZ right now, from 124 different employers. 74 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 513 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Phoenix, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (31), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (22), and EZARC (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Tempe at $32/hr, and Phoenix at $29/hr. Phoenix is among them.

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