Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Night Shift

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial automation and mechanical systems in a glass manufacturing facility during 12-hour night shifts on a 3-2-2 schedule. You will work with unique, highly automated machinery and receive training on specialized equipment used for glass handling, cutting, polishing, and framing.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair on industrial production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, edit, and make minor program adjustments to PLCs, with a focus on Allen Bradley systems.
• Diagnose issues related to automation equipment, actuators, servos, motors, variable speed drives (VSDs), and related control systems.
• Conduct mechanical maintenance on hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, sprockets, bearings, and chains.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to identify faults and execute effective repairs.
• Support operation and maintenance of DOS-based computer systems used to control machinery.
• Maintain and repair vacuum systems, glass cutting machines (including laser cutters), polishers, and framing machines.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and other control systems to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors and team members, communicating equipment status and following instructions clearly.
• Work effectively as part of a team of technicians across multiple shifts to support continuous production.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of electrical and mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and edit PLC programs, particularly Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics for diagnostics and repair.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Capability to work with automation equipment, actuators, servos, motors, and variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced production setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and frequently with leadership and team members and follow instructions accurately.
• Comfort working 12-hour night shifts on a 3-2-2 schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with DOS computer systems used to control industrial machinery is preferred.
• Prior exposure to automation systems for material handling is a plus.
• Experience with welding is a plus.
• Background in industrial maintenance, electrician, or mechanic roles is beneficial.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, laser glass cutting machines, polishers, and framing machines is advantageous.
• Experience in a multicultural work environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety in a climate-controlled production facility.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct placement opportunity offering stability and the chance to grow with a well-established manufacturing operation. Employees receive full benefits after 30 days of employment and have the opportunity to be trained on advanced automation systems for glass handling and processing. The workplace fosters a multicultural environment that values collaboration and continuous learning. In addition, a profit-sharing program can provide up to 52% of weekly pay based on performance metrics, offering a compelling opportunity to be rewarded for your contributions.

Work Environment

The facility is clean and climate controlled, providing a comfortable setting for working with fast-paced production equipment. You will be part of a team of 19 technicians across three shifts, collaborating closely to keep equipment running efficiently. The role is on the night shift with 12-hour shifts following a 3-2-2 schedule. Communication with leadership and team members is frequent, and following established procedures and instructions is essential. Steel-toe boots and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are required, reflecting the organizations strong emphasis on safety in an industrial environment that uses advanced automation, DOS-based control systems, vacuum systems, glass cutting (including laser), polishing, and framing machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waxahachie, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k