Maintenance Technician III

Jobtailor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced industrial maintenance professional to maintain and repair production equipment, troubleshoot electrical and control systems, and support production efficiency. The role requires extensive PLC/VCF knowledge, CMMS proficiency, and a strong safety focus.

You will document work, manage inventories, and be available for on-call emergencies. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in industrial maintenance, read electrical schematics, and hold a high school diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Must have industrial maintenance experience (10+ years).
• Advanced PLC troubleshooting and programming skills; VFD proficiency.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/diagrams.
• Experience with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and test meters.
• Proficiency with CMMS and basic computer applications.
• High school diploma or GED; technical certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, conveyors, mixers, filling lines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and related production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control system issues using PLC knowledge and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and ensure equipment availability.
• Follow safety guidelines including LOTO, confined space, PPE, and chemical handling (SDS).
• Document all work in CMMS, report irregularities, manage parts inventory, and train staff.
• Be on-call to respond to emergencies to keep operations running.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFD programming

Electrical schematics reading

Diagnostic tools

CMMS experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certifications (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

CMMS software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, conveyors, mixers, filling lines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and related production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues: Use advanced PLC knowledge, electrical schematics, diagnostic tools (multimeters, test meters), and VFD programming to quickly identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system problems.
• Support production efficiency: Partner with production teams to minimize downtime, schedule repairs strategically, and ensure equipment is available when needed.
• Work safely and responsibly: Follow ISO, OSHA, and Hempel safety guidelines, including LOTO procedures, confined space protocols, PPE use, and chemical handling (SDS reference).
• Keep records and share knowledge: Document all work in the CMMS system, report irregularities, maintain parts inventory, and transfer knowledge through training and coaching.
• Be ready when it counts: Serve as essential staff during emergencies, responding to call‑ins or on‑call needs to keep operations running.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Advanced skills in PLC troubleshooting/programming and VFDs.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Skilled in the use of diagnostic tools such as multimeters.
• Proficient with basic computer applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications preferred.