Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
Terrell, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior industrial maintenance professionals who can work independently and handle a variety of mechanical and electrical systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, especially in aluminum extrusion or metal manufacturing
    — “3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing; aluminum extrusion or metal manufacturing preferred.”
  • Individuals capable of diagnosing and repairing complex automation systems with PLCs and VFDs
    — “Experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial automation, and electrical troubleshooting.”

Things to consider

  • Candidates should be prepared to handle a range of systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation
    — “Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize hands-on experience with PLCs and VFDs in your resume and interview responses
    — “Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.”
  • Highlight your ability to perform preventive maintenance and reduce equipment downtime
    — “Minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.”
  • Showcase your skills in reading and interpreting technical documents like schematics and blueprints
    — “Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical drawings.”
  • Demonstrate experience with fabrication tools such as oxy/acetylene torches and plasma cutters
    — “Perform basic plumbing and fabrication work, including use of oxy/acetylene torches and plasma cutters.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • performed preventive maintenance
  • troubleshooted and repaired production equipment
  • supported continuous improvement
Typical background
industrial maintenancemechanical engineeringelectrical engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Industrial MaintenanceMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsAutomation SystemsPLC ProgrammingFabrication

Preferred

Metal ManufacturingAluminum Extrusion

About the role

Original posting from Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope via Greenhouse

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

The Industrial Process Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses equipment issues, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment and machinery.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.

Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical drawings.

Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.

Wire motors, motor starters, relays, VFDs, and other electrical components.

Perform basic plumbing and fabrication work, including use of oxy/acetylene torches and plasma cutters.

Maintain maintenance records and work safely at all times.

All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing; aluminum extrusion or metal manufacturing preferred. 

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Experience with PLCs, VFDs, industrial automation, and electrical troubleshooting.

Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What OBE Offers You

Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee

Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose

Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses

Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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Source: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope careers (Greenhouse)

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