Maintenance Technician IV

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Union Technologies, based in Dallas, Texas, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician IV to maintain and optimize advanced manufacturing equipment in a Factories-as-a-Stockpile environment. You will lead diagnostics, improve reliability, and mentor maintenance staff while collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing maintenance and a strong background in CNC, automation, PLCs, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization.
• Experience with advanced automation and control systems.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems including CNC machines, forging presses, and automated production equipment.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving critical equipment failures and downtime events.
• Analyze maintenance and equipment data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements.
• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems.
• Lead cross‑functional efforts with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel across all levels.
• Support implementation and troubleshooting of PLC and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements.
• Assist in capital planning, spare parts strategy, and maintenance process improvements.
• Support audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Automation systems

Reliability engineering

Maintenance strategies

Data analysis

Process improvement

CNC machines

PLC systems

Control systems

Forging presses

Automation equipment

Electrical controls

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machines

PLC systems

Control systems

Forging presses

Automation equipment

Automation controls

Job description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility is to serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role plays a critical part in driving equipment reliability, leading complex problem‑solving efforts, and supporting strategic maintenance and operational initiatives within a Factories-as-a-Stockpile environment. You will be expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems including CNC machines, forging presses, and automated production equipment

• Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving critical equipment failures and downtime events

• Analyze maintenance and equipment data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements

• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Support design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems

• Lead cross‑functional efforts with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance

• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel across all levels

• Support implementation and troubleshooting of PLC and control systems

• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements

• Assist in capital planning, spare parts strategy, and maintenance process improvements

• Support audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Knowledge

• Expert-level troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Strong experience with CNC, forging, and automated manufacturing equipment

• Advanced knowledge of PLC systems, controls, and automation

• Deep understanding of reliability engineering and maintenance strategies

• Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree or certification strongly preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing

• Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization

• Experience with advanced automation and control systems

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk; sit; stand; bend; lift; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; use hands to fingers; handle or feel objects; and move continually during working hours

• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting

• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus

• Able to work flexible hours – including over‑time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment - typically required to perform the essential functions of this job - will be provided.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive pay with equity

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities

• Training and growth opportunities