Industrial Maintenance Technician

Signal Metal Industries; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Free parking

Job summary

Signal Metal Industries in Irving, TX is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a full-time direct hire. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime in a heavy industrial setting.

You will work with mechanical and electrical systems, including CNC machines, cranes, and PLC/VFD controls, while following safety procedures and maintaining logs. Strong diagnostic skills and tool readiness are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, fabrication or heavy industry.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CNC machines, cranes, welding equipment, or industrial automation preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.
• Must provide own basic tools and toolbox.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems.
• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Service CNC machines, welding equipment, overhead cranes, presses, and other industrial machinery.
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair or replace faulty components.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and preventive maintenance records.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Perform mechanical repairs, rebuilds, alignments, lubrication, and adjustments.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, wiring, control panels, and motor controls.
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, VFDs, relays, sensors, and machine control systems.
• Work on high‑voltage, 3‑phase power systems and electrical distribution equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and megohm meters.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

CNC equipment

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Read schematics

PLC/VFD troubleshooting

Tool ownership

Tools

CNC machines

Cranes

Welding equipment

Industrial automation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SIGNAL METAL - IRVING, TX 75061

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $30.00 - $36.00 per Hour

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

Signal Metal Industries is a well-established steel fabrication and machining company that manufactures large steel products for various heavy industries throughout the country. We perform both traditional job shop work and production manufacturing for major industrial customers across the United States. For more than 50 years, our team has been committed to delivering superior quality products in a safe environment while meeting our customers' demanding delivery and quality requirements.

This position is a Full-time Direct Hire located in Irving, Texas. We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician with either a strong mechanical or electrical maintenance background in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This hands‑on position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient operations with minimal downtime. Candidates with expertise in industrial electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, or a combination of both are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems
• Perform emergency repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Service CNC machines, welding equipment, overhead cranes, presses, and other industrial machinery
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair or replace faulty components
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and all safety requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and preventive maintenance records
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, and bearings
• Perform mechanical repairs, rebuilds, alignments, lubrication, and adjustments
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, wiring, control panels, and motor controls
• Diagnose and repair PLCs, VFDs, relays, sensors, and machine control systems
• Work on high‑voltage, 3‑phase power systems and electrical distribution equipment
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters and megohm meters
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams in a fast‑paced environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing, fabrication, or heavy industry)
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with CNC machines, cranes, welding equipment, or industrial automation preferred
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and industrial controls
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience strongly preferred
• Must provide own basic tools and toolbox
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
• Strong safety mindset and consistent attendance
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Benefits

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive wage offering and benefits package includes a safe harbor matching 401k plan, medical, dental, vision insurance, Health Savings Account, voluntary life benefits, paid company holidays, free parking, snack and beverage machines available, job training programs, and paid vacations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Signal Metal Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Drug‑free work environment. Pre‑employment drug screening required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search. Principals only. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Must be eligible to work in this country. We E‑Verify.