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Technician

Technicians perform hands-on assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work across a wide range of industries and specializations, from aerospace and electronics to data centers and manufacturing. The work typically involves operating specialized equipment, following technical specifications and safety protocols, reading schematics and documentation, and problem-solving when systems malfunction or components fail. The role suits detail-oriented, mechanically or technically inclined individuals who prefer practical work over desk-based tasks and can work methodically with precision and safety consciousness.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Assemble, install, and integrate mechanical and electrical components following technical specifications and schematics
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and systems using diagnostic tools and problem-solving methods
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on specialized machinery and infrastructure
  • Test assembled systems and components to verify functionality and meet quality standards
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions accurately
  • Operate specialized equipment such as soldering tools, test equipment, or manufacturing machinery
  • Follow safety protocols and procedures including proper handling of hazardous materials when required

What Technician roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Technician make?

Employers posting Technician roles list a median of $82,000 a year (middle half $67,000–$82,000), from 32 postings that state pay.

80% of open Technician roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay

Who is hiring for Technician roles?

40 open Technician roles from 19 employers; the most at Samsung Semiconductor, Relativity Space and AST SpaceMobile, and in Texas, California and Florida.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Technician in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
40

on Career App right now

Employers
19

hiring for it

Median pay
$82,000

from 32 roles

Disclose pay
80%

of these roles

Open Technician roles (40)

Apply for TECHNICIAN at Naval Sea Systems Command on their site

TECHNICIAN

Naval Sea Systems Command

Indian Head, MD · $46,610 – $101,097

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for TECHNICIAN at Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM) on their site

TECHNICIAN

Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

San Diego, CA · $85,307 – $132,923

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Ring Power

Shop Service Technician II - Utilities

Ring Power

Pompano Beach, FL

This role maintains and repairs construction equipment for a major Caterpillar dealer, performing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic diagnostics and repairs on customer and company-owned machinery. It suits experienced technicians who can work independently, solve complex problems with minimal guidance, and take ownership of cost control and quality standards.

Listed on Ring Power’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Entry Level Aerospace Technician

Stoke Space

Full-time · Kent, WA · $25 / hour

Stoke Space is hiring entry-level aerospace technicians for a structured 36-week apprenticeship at their Kent manufacturing facility, with potential for permanent employment. The role combines initial support work in operations with hands-on training in assembly or fabrication, mentored by experienced technicians.

Listed on Stoke Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Prep Tech/QC Technician

Adorama

Full-time · Brooklyn, NY · $29 – $34 / hour

A prep technician role at a professional camera rental house who readies cinema and video equipment for client checkouts and diagnoses technical issues. This suits experienced camera assistants or rental technicians who know professional cinema cameras and want to work directly with filmmakers in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Listed on Adorama’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Integration Technician, Weekend Shift

Relativity Space

Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $34 – $52 / hour

Relativity Space seeks an experienced aerospace technician to assemble, test, and install rocket components for their Terran R vehicle on a weekend shift. This role suits someone with aerospace manufacturing background who thrives in fast-paced production environments and wants hands-on impact building flight hardware.

Listed on Relativity Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Data Center Hardware Technician

Crusoe

Full-time · Springfield, OH · $90,000 – $100,000

Crusoe seeks a hands-on technician to keep their modular data centers running smoothly, managing everything from electrical systems and HVAC to fiber networks and server hardware. This role suits someone with strong troubleshooting skills who thrives working across mechanical, electrical, and IT infrastructure in a high-stakes environment.

Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Aerospace Vehicle Technician Senior 1st Shift - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing

Full-time · El Segundo, CA · $29 – $47 / hour

This role supports final assembly, integration, and testing of small satellites at a Boeing subsidiary, requiring hands-on mechanical work with spacecraft components, thermal insulation systems, and specialized test equipment. The position suits experienced technicians with a background in high-precision mechanical assembly who are comfortable with detailed technical work and can obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Mobile Pallet Jack Technician

J. B. Hunt

Full-time · Westfield, MA · $25 – $38 / hour

This role maintains and repairs pallet jacks and related equipment at customer sites across a region, using diagnostic tools and a mobile service truck. It suits someone with hands-on mechanical experience who can work independently in the field while managing service inventory and documentation.

Listed on J. B. Hunt’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Dave & Buster's

Technician

Dave & Buster's

Friendswood, TX · $7 – $15 / hour

This role maintains and repairs arcade and gaming equipment while providing customer service in a Dave & Buster's location. It suits someone comfortable with hands-on technical work in a fast-paced entertainment environment who can help guests while keeping equipment running smoothly.

Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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What employers state they pay

Median

$82,000

Middle half

$67,000 – $82,000

From 32 of 40 open roles — the 80% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.

Skills Technician postings ask for

Measured from the 40 open roles, not from a curated list.

Where Technician roles are

Among the 37 of 40 open roles we could place on a map.

Employers hiring Technicians

19 in total, most open roles first.

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