Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Industrial Maintenance Technician serves as a subject matter expert and key member of the production team, focusing on the maintenance of industrial equipment essential to manufacturing operations. This role performs a wide range of duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in alignment with safety standards and predictive and preventive maintenance processes. The technician supports daily operations by setting maintenance priorities, resolving issues that could impact production schedules, and acting as a lead on designated activities while collaborating with equipment operators and external partners. Working on a small team, this position requires a self-starter who can follow designated daily tasks and also independently identify and complete additional maintenance projects throughout the facility, not limited to production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment to support manufacturing operations and business goals.
• Follow safety procedures and apply predictive and preventive maintenance systems and processes to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform diversified maintenance tasks across bottling, industrial machinery, and facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Set daily maintenance priorities and respond quickly to issues that could cause production schedule failures or equipment outages.
• Act as a lead on designated maintenance activities and projects, providing direction and technical guidance as needed.
• Interface with equipment operators to understand issues, coordinate repairs, and ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely.
• Collaborate with external contacts such as vendors or service providers to support repairs, upgrades, and maintenance initiatives.
• Independently identify maintenance needs and projects throughout the facility, including building and general plant upkeep, beyond production machinery.
• Conduct PLC and VFD troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve automation and control system issues.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to perform accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on three-phase power systems and related industrial electrical components.
• Apply preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and projects as required by plant procedures.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in maintenance practices, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.
• Work effectively on a small weekday team or primarily independently on the weekend shift, managing time and tasks with minimal supervision.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial maintenance manufacturing environment.
• At least 3+ years of manufacturing experience with strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial maintenance skills.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and their application in a production setting.
• Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance, including bottling and production equipment.
• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting and basic PLC-related maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase power systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance repair of industrial equipment.
• Experience working with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and automation-related components.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Capability to work independently as a self-starter and to identify and prioritize maintenance tasks without constant direction.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing and bottling plant environment on a small team or independently, depending on shift.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance is a plus.
• Maintenance Journeymans Card or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience, or other background that supports accepting a leadership role and advising plant leadership, is beneficial.
• Experience in industrial automation and repair is advantageous.
• Background in facility maintenance and building projects within a manufacturing environment is helpful.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a close-knit, small-team environment where their expertise and initiative make a direct impact on daily operations and facility performance. The workplace offers structured shifts with clear expectations, while still providing the autonomy to take ownership of projects and improvements. Weekend shift employees receive a shift premium and are compensated for 40 hours when they complete the scheduled 36-hour weekend shift, offering an attractive blend of pay and time. The culture values reliability, hands-on problem solving, and collaboration, creating an environment where skilled technicians can grow their responsibilities and contribute meaningfully to ongoing success.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing and bottling plant, working on a small team for the weekday first shift or primarily independently on the weekend shift. Weekday first shift hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Weekend shift hours consist of 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a total of 36 hours, with pay for 40 hours when the full scheduled 36 hours are worked. There is one opening for a day shift running from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The environment involves hands-on work with industrial equipment, bottling machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, VFDs, and general facility maintenance. Technicians work in a production setting that requires attention to safety, reliability, and equipment performance, with frequent opportunities to take initiative and manage tasks independently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buda, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $36.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)