Aerospace Maintenance Technician – Day Shift

PPG Industries; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring an Aerospace Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires strong reading of manuals and blueprints, collaboration with production teams, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. PLC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools and reading blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and repair them.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Maintain maintenance records and report equipment status.
• Ensure safety regulations and PPE protocols are followed.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Support continuous improvement for equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, and SkyTrac safely.
• Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical and hydraulic knowledge

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Blueprints and manuals reading

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift operation

SkyTrac operation

Job description

PPG Industries in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring an Aerospace Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues while maintaining accurate records and ensuring safety compliance.

The role requires strong reading of manuals and blueprints, collaboration with production teams, and the ability to operate material handling equipment. PLC experience is a plus.