--- title: Maintenance Technician at American Laundry News description: American Laundry News is hiring for the Maintenance Technician role in Hickory, NC. Pays $18–$30 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/maintenance-technician-at-american-laundry-news-01a1559d-80c8-78a7-8e82-9fb6dea97641 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join American Laundry News as Maintenance Technician in Hickory, NC. Pays $18–$30 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/7pa83k.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | American Laundry News | | **Location** | Hickory, NC | | **Salary** | $18/hr - $30/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 18, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 49 days ago (2026-09-26), reposted once | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for American Laundry News. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for American Laundry News. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $82,000 – $129,000 a year (median $94,000). ## Description As a maintenance technician, the following skills and knowledge are favored: - Mechanical Knowledge: * Conveyors, drives, gearboxes/motors, rollers/bearings, taper locks, and drive chains/belts are all relevant systems to our daily operations. - Basic Electrical Knowledge: * Contactors, relays, overloads, electrical control circuits, and line voltage are relevant daily. PLC and any other knowledge are Pluses. - Basic Pneumatic Knowledge: * Solenoid valves, air cylinders, check/flow controls, and quick exhausts are desirable. - Basic/limited Plumbing Knowledge: * PVC bonding/piping, pumps, float switches, solenoid valves, and steam are desired but are not always necessary. Requirements: - Must be at least 18 years of age. - Must be willing to learn new skills and trades pertaining to maintenance. - Must own and bring your own hand tools. * i.e., Pump pliers, screwdrivers, SAE and Metric wrenches, SAE and Metric hex-keys, wire strippers, linesman pliers, diagonal cutters - Dependable - Must have a current driver's license. - Must have a reliable mode of transportation. Schedule: - Initial scheduled positions may vary for new hires as positions are being filled. - Hours may vary slightly, with plenty of overtime opportunities. - Occasional off days may be required for certain PMs or machinery installs. Experience: - Maintenance or trade experience is preferred but not necessarily required. Job-Type: Full-Time - Starting pay can vary (more or less) due to knowledge and experience. Locations: - 2910 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (Plant 1) - 161 30th Street Pl NW, Hickory, NC 28601 (Plant 2) - Both locations are within half a mile from each other in the Longview Community. Please contact Darrin Patch (ext. 205) or William Ball (ext. 307) for additional information at (828) 322-1301 Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental Insurance - Health insurance - Life insurance - Vision insurance Schedule: - 10-hour shift - 8-hour shift - Day shift - Night shift - Overtime Work Location: Multiple locations ## Skills - Instrumentation Equipment - PLC Programming - Locking Mechanisms - Pipe (Fluid Conveyance) - PVC Piping - Hand Tools - Bearings - Electrical Equipment Components - Hex - Basic Electrical Skills - Pumps - Control Circuits - Pneumatics - Cutters - Manufacturing Plant Equipment - Relays - Electric Motors - Maintenance - Gearboxes - Electricity Principles ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - 401(k) Plans ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90409 jobs - [Online Media](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/online-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7909 jobs - [Hickory, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/hickory?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 894 jobs ## Related pages - [North Carolina](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 90409 jobs - [Online Media](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/online-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 7909 jobs - [Hickory, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/north-carolina/hickory?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 894 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)