Maintenance Technician

Staffmark; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Fort Worth, TX is hiring a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and keep production equipment running to maximize uptime and safety.

Starting pay rate is $35.36 per hour with progression up to $36.73/hr after 6 months and $37.92/hr at 4 years of service. Night shift adds $1/hr on 2nd shift hours. Schedule: Mon–Thu 3:15 PM–1:45 AM. High school diploma and 3+ years in industrial maintenance required, with authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Hands-on maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues.
• Install, move, align, and maintain production machinery.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment when required.
• Support safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify root causes.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Wiring

Plumbing

Mechanical aptitude

Forklifts/cranes operation

Reading technical documents

Team collaboration

Job description

Wabtec – Now Hiring

Maintenance Technician
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Starting Pay Rate: $35.36 per hour

• Up to $36.73/hr. after 6-month progression & $37.92/hr. at 4 years of service
• Night shift differential of $1/hr. when working 2nd shift hours

Schedule:Monday – Thursday | 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM

Keep It Running: Join Our Maintenance Tech Team

Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in Fort Worth where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work in a tobacco-free manufacturing environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance, equipment repair, industrial electrical systems, wiring, and plumbing.
• Proven troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience working safely in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to maintain and repair production machinery.
• Experience operating or working around forklifts, cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment.
• Ability to read technical information and perform equipment alignment, assembly, and precision fitting.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 20 feet and performing tasks on ladders.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and safety footwear.
• Capable of working overtime, occasional weekends, and extended shifts as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment background screening, drug testing, and participate in random drug testing.

Job Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Install, move, assemble, align, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Operate or assist with cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment when required.
• Support plant safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives while serving as an in-process quality inspector.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify root causes and implement effective maintenance solutions.

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.

A Maintenance Technician helps ensure equipment, machinery, and facility systems remain safe, reliable, and ready to support daily production. This role combines mechanical expertise, technical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance practices to maintain efficient operations.

The Maintenance Technician requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to changing maintenance priorities while maintaining quality workmanship and workplace safety. Successful candidates contribute to long-term equipment reliability and operational excellence.

This profession offers an opportunity to apply technical skills while helping organizations maintain productive, dependable, and efficient work environments.