Entry Level Maintenance Tech -- Manufacturing

Ezetop LLC; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Long and short term disability

Health payment account (HPA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Telemed service

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Life Insurance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ezetop LLC in Tyler, TX is seeking an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician to support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of PEMB production equipment. You will work under supervision to keep presses, plasma tables, and material-handling systems running safely and reliably while learning skills to minimize downtime.

You will read manuals and schematics, perform routine maintenance, assist with installations, and follow LOTO and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn in manufacturing.
• Ability to read manuals and basic schematics; training provided.
• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools; eager to learn diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues under supervision.
• Replace worn components such as bearings, belts, motors, sensors with guidance.
• Read schematics and equipment manuals to support diagnostics and repairs.
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean maintenance area.
• Respond to breakdowns and communicate status to leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement and training to reduce downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Power tools

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Tools

PLC training

CNC exposure

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary

The Entry-Level Maintenance Technician supports the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production equipment and facility systems in a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) manufacturing plant. Working under the guidance of experienced technicians and supervisors, this role helps keep fabrication equipment running safely and reliably while learning the skills needed to minimize downtime and support on-time production of structural steel frames, secondary members, and metal building components.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including press brakes, shears, plasma tables, saws, welding equipment (manual and robotic), overhead cranes, and material-handling systems.
• Help troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems under supervision (including motor controls and sensor-related issues).
• Replace common worn or defective components such as bearings, belts, motors, sensors, hoses, fittings, cylinders, valves, and gearboxes with guidance as needed.
• Learn to read and interpret basic schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings to support diagnostics and repairs.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks including compressed-air systems, lighting, basic plumbing, and general building upkeep as assigned.
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company policies; maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly and communicate equipment status to production and maintenance leadership.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts and on-the-job training to build equipment reliability skills and reduce downtime.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training, trade school coursework, or related military experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn industrial maintenance in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Basic ability (or strong interest in learning) to work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, simple schematics, and technical instructions (training provided).
• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools; openness to learning diagnostic equipment.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment and respond to emergency repairs as needed.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. occasionally, work at heights, climb ladders, and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Proactive mindset with high initiative and a desire to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any prior hands-on experience (internship, apprenticeship, part-time, or personal projects) with machinery, tools, or fabrication equipment.
• Exposure to CNC equipment, plasma cutters, roll formers, overhead cranes, automated welding systems, or forklifts.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motors, or welding/light fabrication.
• Interest in PEMB, structural steel, or heavy fabrication environments.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, welding fumes, and varying temperatures.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May involve shift work, overtime, weekends, or on-call rotation depending on production needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Long and short term disability
• Health payment account (HPA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Telemed service
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• On-the-job training