Maintenance Technician IV

Maintenance Technician IV

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America's defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America's industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility is to serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role plays a critical part in driving equipment reliability, leading complex problem-solving efforts, and supporting strategic maintenance and operational initiatives within a Factories-as-a-Stockpile environment. You will be expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems including CNC machines, forging presses, and automated production equipment
• Serving as the primary technical resource for resolving critical equipment failures and downtime events
• Analyzing maintenance and equipment data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements
• Developing and refining preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Supporting design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems
• Leading cross-functional efforts with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance
• Providing technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel across all levels
• Supporting implementation and troubleshooting of PLC and control systems
• Ensuring compliance with all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements
• Assisting in capital planning, spare parts strategy, and maintenance process improvements
• Supporting audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and preferred knowledge:

• Expert-level troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Strong experience with CNC, forging, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Advanced knowledge of PLC systems, controls, and automation
• Deep understanding of reliability engineering and maintenance strategies
• Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree or certification strongly preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization
• Experience with advanced automation and control systems

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:
• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours including over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands
• Personal Protective Equipment - typically required to perform the essential functions of this job - will be provided.

Benefits & perks:

• Competitive pay with equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Training and growth opportunities