Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist -- Industrial Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist — Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Grand Prairie, Tx | Shift: Days- 6:00AM-2:30PM | Starting Pay: $31.05/hour

Immediately Hiring!

Eligibility: Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

• Do you thrive on diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems?
• Can you read schematics and blueprints and translate them into action?
• Are you committed to safety and precision—every shift, every task?
• Do you enjoy partnering with production teams to keep lines running efficiently?

• Perform inspections, routine service, and corrective repairs on industrial machinery.
• Use diagnostic tools to pinpoint faults and return equipment to optimal performance.
• Execute preventive maintenance strategies that reduce failures and increase uptime.
• Interpret technical manuals and schematics to plan work and verify results.
• Coordinate maintenance windows with production to minimize interruption.
• Document all work performed and report equipment condition and trends.
• Enforce safety practices, including PPE and strict lock-out/tag-out adherence.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new or upgraded assets.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Support general facilities maintenance needs as required.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
• Fabricate repair parts as needed to complete timely, durable fixes.
• Communicate status and next steps clearly; maintain an orderly shop and work areas.

• Minimum 3 years as an industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic domains.
• Hands-on experience with test and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and documentation.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with a strong sense of urgency.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently as needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or shift changes, when required.
• Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license for travel between two plant locations.
• Experienced operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and SkyTrac.
• PLC experience preferred.

• Lift heavy tools and components; push/pull 51 lbs. or more.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Stand, bend, and kneel for extended durations.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

We serve industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets with innovative coatings and materials. Explore more at and follow @PPG on X.

• Customer champions: We listen, act boldly, and persevere to solve our customers’ toughest challenges.
• Purpose and speed: We use data and agility to deliver value and stay ahead.
• Operational excellence: We own problems and outcomes, supporting our frontline teams and continuous improvement.
• Compete to win: We’re future-focused, tech-forward, and ambitious.
• PPG proud: We work safely, with integrity, and celebrate diverse perspectives and achievements.

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Pay ranges and benefits differ by location so we can remain competitive across markets. We consider skills, experience, training, education, certifications, and business needs when making compensation decisions. Additional incentives may be available.

Our benefits support your health and well-being and are provided per plan documents and governing terms. Your recruiter will review the details during the hiring process.

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