Maintenance Tech

FXI • Terrell, TX

17d

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, and works to minimize equipment downtime while following company safety standards and operating procedures.

The technician responds to equipment breakdowns, performs inspections and repairs, documents work and equipment service histories, and coordinates with production, quality, engineering, and other departments. The position also supports installations, upgrades, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical components, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical or mechanical schematics.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document maintenance activities in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined or elevated areas when required and authorized.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment within established company guidelines.
• Ability to work around industrial machinery, noise, temperature variations, and other manufacturing conditions while using required protective equipment.
• Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment and perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Follow company policies, safety standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training, trade school, or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical technology, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and automation equipment.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or basic machining repair experience.
• Experience with CMMS work order systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, industrial equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues.
• Repair or replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, valves, sensors, and other components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on motors, control circuits, sensors, and other industrial electrical components within applicable qualifications.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and alignment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime and restore production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment service histories.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other established safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work area.
• Coordinate with production, quality, engineering, and other departments to support operational goals.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and communicate parts and repair needs to the maintenance supervisor.
• Participate in equipment reliability initiatives and recommend improvements to maintenance practices.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks on schedule and perform repairs that address underlying failure causes.
• Report hazards promptly and support production efficiency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED