Maintenance Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Technician for an onsite role in Grand Prairie, TX. The position is temporary to direct, with a 3rd shift (11pm–5am) and a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, reading blueprints, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work orders. A HS diploma or GED is required, with strong maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment with strong electrical controls.
• 5+ years of troubleshooting and use of mechanical/electrical/measuring tools; intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates tools and equipment common to mechanical, plumbing, welding, and electrical trades.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
• Reads manuals, blueprints, and schematics to understand equipment and controls as necessary.
• Adjusts and calibrates equipment according to specifications.
• Installs, replaces parts and attachments per specifications.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machines and tools.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area for safe conditions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Tools usage

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Onsite in Grand Prairie, TX

Employment Type: Temporary to Direct

Industry: Technology
Compensation:$30.85-$33.15 plus shift differential
Schedule: M-F, 40 hours a week ; 3rd shift ; 11pm-5AM

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Operates tools and equipment common to mechanical, plumbing, welding, and electrical trades.
• Troubleshoots hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems to identify symptoms or malfunctions.
• Reads technical manuals, blue prints, control logic diagrams, and schematics to understand complex equipment and controls as necessary.
• Analyzes test results, machine error messages, and machine operator feedback to determine and execute corrective actions.
• Adjusts and calibrates equipment, machines, and tools according to specifications.
• Examines mechanisms for modes of failure and damages (e.g. breakage, excessive wear).
• Installs/replaces parts and/or attachments according to specifications.
• Repairs broken or malfunctioning parts.
• Properly discards tools/ machine parts no longer serviceable.
• Performs preventive maintenance (e.g. cleaning, lubricating, adjusting parts, etc.) on machines, equipment, and tools; per specification and PM Checklists.
• Collaborates in the assembly, dismantling, and rigging of machinery.
• Reviews blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.
• Assembles pipes, sections, tubing and fittings.
• Installs, connects, tests, and maintains electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
• Joins metal components or other weld able material by applying appropriate welding techniques.
• Washes, cleans, sharpens, calibrates, and /or repairs tools (e.g. pulse and air tools, dies, punches, etc.).
• Plans the ordering of machine parts and tools.
• Issues and exchanges tools to manufacturing workers.
• Upkeeps maintenance records (e.g. issued tools, preventive maintenance, event logs, work requests etc).
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Performs other work as directed by Supervision.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance type environment with strong industrial electrical controls
• HS Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of Troubleshooting, use of mechanical/electrical/measuring tools; and intermediate computer skills.

What Sets You Apart:

Experience working in a union

Licensed Electrician or Electrician Journeyman

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.