Electrical Maintenance Technician A

ZipRecruiter; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Electrical/Machine Systems Maintenance Tech to ensure maintenance, repair, and upkeep of manufacturing machinery at their facility in Tyler. The tech will manage facility assets, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role is critical to maintaining operational efficiency, offering a salary range between $55,000 and $80,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Paid Vacation

Prescription Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with facilities maintenance, including electrical systems.
• Ability to work under stress and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all serviced equipment meets safety standards.
• Perform critical maintenance on electro-hydraulic machinery.
• Coordinate with leadership to schedule maintenance to prevent downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Proficiency with maintenance software

Strong mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stress

Ability to work independently

Education

Formal education in Mechanical or Electrical Technology

Job description

The Electrical/Machine Systems (EMS) Maintenance Tech is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of machinery and electrical controls at the Tyler container manufacturing facility. This role also manages facility assets, including their upkeep, utilization, and tracking. The EMS Tech performs preventive maintenance (PM), schedules and monitors repairs by outside vendors, and orders critical spare parts and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all serviced equipment meets safety standards.
• Perform critical maintenance on electro-hydraulic machinery, including robots, press brakes, shears, and CNC equipment.
• Monitor electro/hydraulic assets within the facility, providing service and repairs as needed.
• Understand asset lifecycle and replacement schedules.
• Coordinate with operational leadership to schedule maintenance to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain repair and cost history of assets and provide input on capital expenditures for repairs and replacements.

Skills Required

• 5-10 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of equipment such as break presses, plasma cutters, weld power units, shears, compressors, hydraulics, and robotics.
• Proven experience with facilities maintenance, including electrical systems (3-phase), logic controllers, CNC, and hydraulic equipment.
• Strong mathematical skills for data collection, measurement, organization, and analysis.
• Proficiency with computer applications, maintenance/PM software (e.g., MaintainX), and MS Office.
• Meticulous attention to quality and detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with assertiveness in a team environment.
• Proactive, methodical, and able to work independently to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under stress and meet tight deadlines.
• Formal education in Mechanical or Electrical Technology.

Company Benefits:

• Two Medical Plan Options: Base HSA and Buy-Up
• Prescription Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two Dental Plan Options: Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Healthcare, Dependent Care
• Company-paid Life, Accident, Death & Dismemberment, Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Insurance: Hospital, Critical Illness (Cancer), Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Personal/Sick Leave, Grandparent Leave, Bonding Leave, Adoption Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement

About Wastequip

Founded in 1989, Wastequip has evolved from a manufacturer of steel containers and compactors into the waste industry’s only all-in-one solutions provider. We offer products and services ranging from waste carts and containers to hoists, trash trucks, parts, and technology to ensure smooth operations. We are committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, helping our customers build a brighter future.