Industrial Maintenance Technician: Equipment Reliability

Slingshot Connections; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingshot Connections is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Austin, TX to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment across the facility. The role requires reading blueprints, strong problem-solving abilities, and adherence to safety protocols including LOTO.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, maintain CMMS records, and support development of maintenance plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2–3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to read and document work clearly and accurately.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb and perform hands-on work.
• Willingness to overtime or weekend work when needed.
• Preferred: experience with PSM programs, millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, or welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Repair or replace pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, and other mechanical components.
• Install and commission new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and support compliance with PSM requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to coordinate repairs and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Support development and execution of maintenance plans and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Documentation

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

PSM experience

Job description

Slingshot Connections is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Austin, TX to perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment across the facility. The role requires reading blueprints, strong problem-solving abilities, and adherence to safety protocols including LOTO.

You will work with maintenance and operations teams, maintain CMMS records, and support development of maintenance plans.