Maintenance Technician

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery, electrical systems, and plant facilities. The role covers troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

You will use machine tools, welders, and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment; perform inspections, on-call repairs, and collaboration with engineering and operations to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program through an employer or trade union is a plus.
• Degree or certificate in a maintenance or technical field from a trade, technical school, or community college is a plus.
• Requires 3-5 years of related maintenance experience.
• Practical experience with manufacturing, assembly, and welding equipment.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair electrical apparatus and components.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate parts.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify issues.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure uptime and safety.
• Repair and maintain pipe systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Operate welding equipment to join metal parts.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.
• Participate in development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship program (3–5 years)

Maintenance/technical degree or certificate

Tools

Machining tools (lathe, grinder, drill, mill)

Welding equipment

PPE gear

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting installation, general maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, physical structures, and piping and electrical systems. This role oversees periodic and preventative maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots common issues.

Essential Functions:

• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Repair faulty equipment or dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Participate in development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems as well as schedule repairs to ensure everything is up to standard.

Required Skills:

• Must be comfortable working at high elevations using multiple forms of working platforms. (Ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc.)
• Must be comfortable working in tight or confined spaces.
• Must be comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Must be able to wear full PPE depending on the task to include steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, fall harness, and sometimes heavy arc-flash or respiratory gear.
• Must have a clear understanding of maintenance safety systems. (LOTO, JHA, Energized Work Permit, etc.)
• Must understand and be available for on call.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program through an employer or trade union is a plus.
• Degree or certificate in a maintenance or technical field from a trade, technical school, or community college is a plus.
• Requires 3-5 years of related maintenance (i.e., electrical and mechanical) experience.
• Practical experience with manufacturing, assembly, and welding equipment.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance systems preferred.

Company Culture:

• We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.
• We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results - not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions - supporting them with regular feedback, training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact.