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Overview

The Maintenance Technician supports port and terminal operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production systems, marine terminal equipment, and facility infrastructure, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated production line equipment.
  • Maintain and repair terminal equipment, including STS cranes and RTG cranes.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
  • Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize operational downtime.
  • Inspect and maintain terminal infrastructure, including lighting and power systems.
  • Conduct routine safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs and inspection reports.
  • Coordinate with operations teams to schedule maintenance activities.
  • Assist with installation and startup of new automated production lines.
  • Support ongoing upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Follow all company safety policies and participate in safety programs.
  • Assist supervisors and team members during vessel operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in production line maintenance or industrial maintenance required.
  • Hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, and conveyor systems.
  • Experience with bucket elevators and material handling equipment.
  • Basic knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and automated systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical manuals.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain a TWIC.

Additional Information

  • Comfortable working in an industrial port environment, including heights and confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment and tools.
  • Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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How this job compares in Wilmington, DE

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Delaware currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$40/hr across 12 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Wilmington, DE

We're tracking 10 other active welding openings in Wilmington, DE right now, from 7 different employers. 7 of them were added in the last week. Across Delaware as a whole we're tracking 24 other active welding openings from 19 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Wilmington, or widen the search to Delaware.

Enstructure currently has 1 other opening live in Delaware, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Delaware at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (3), Sargent & Lundy (3), and EquipmentShare (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Similar openings near Wilmington, DE

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