Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance technician is responsible for performing and overseeing all facility and equipment maintenance, repairs, installations, and removals. This role is the senior-level maintenance position at the site and ensures all equipment is safe, functional, and operating at maximum efficiency. The Maintenance III contributes directly to safe operations, production uptime, and regulatory compliance by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and completing complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic tasks. This position requires expert technical skills, strong problem-solving ability, and the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Our Story… So Far

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services. Handling over 115 million pallets per year for more than 1,500 customers, PLA is one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States. PLA operates 76+ facilities, employs 3,500+ team members across 23 states, and continues to grow both organically and through acquisition.

Here's What We Offer

• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
• Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $28.75
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
• 401(k)  retirement plan featuring up to a 4% employer match, eligibility the first of the month after 90 days, and access to a Financial Wellness Consultant.
• Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
• Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
• FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
• Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife starting at $1.46 per week
• Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.76 per week
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) – Income replacement up to 60% of weekly covered earnings (max $1,500 weekly) for a non-work-related injury or illness.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and confidential support for work stress, grief, legal/financial issues, and more.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – MetLife Legal and Identity Theft Services and Pet Insurance with ASPCA.
• LifeMart employee discounts (through ADP) on everyday stuff and larger purchases (travel, electronics, entertainment, and more)
• Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP) discounts available for personal use.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Technician   is responsible for all facility and equipment maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and system upgrades. Responsibilities include:

• Perform all preventive maintenance and repairs on facility and production equipment, including (but not limited to):
• SMETCO machinery
• Palmatic equipment
• Forklifts and yard trucks
• Compressors
• Pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Production tools (nail guns, screw guns, electric motors, etc.)
• HVAC (heating and air conditioning)
• Lighting and facility infrastructure
• Install, troubleshoot, and remove equipment as needed.

• Maintain all logs related to machinery, equipment, forklifts, and required inspections.
• Ensure that all forklift drivers are certified and that certifications remain current.
• Ensure all forklift maintenance logs and machine logs are accurate and up to date.