Maintenance Technician (Weekend Shift)

Assurant; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Assurant is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician for our Lewisville, TX facility. This onsite role focuses on maximizing uptime by troubleshooting robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and PLC-controlled equipment to improve reliability.

You will mentor technicians, drive continuous improvement, ensure safety, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to optimize productivity and equipment performance. The schedule is Friday-Sunday, 6AM-6:30PM.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience with automation systems and advanced troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment documentation.
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as eMaint or similar.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, robotic, vision, and automation systems such as KUKA robots and PLC equipment.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the primary escalation resource for advanced equipment and automation issues.
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians, support onboarding and development.
• Lead daily shift meetings to communicate safety updates and maintenance priorities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Team mentoring

Tools

CMMS: eMaint

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is a technical leader and subject matter expert (SME) responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, uptime, and operational performance within a highly automated production environment. This role leads advanced troubleshooting and repair efforts across robotics, vision systems, conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, and other production technologies. Beyond hands-on maintenance, the Senior Maintenance Technician mentors team members, drives continuous improvement initiatives, champions safety and compliance, and serves as the primary escalation point for complex equipment issues. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams, this individual helps optimize productivity, enhance equipment performance, and minimize downtime.

This is an onsite role in our Lewisville TX facility, with a schedule of Friday-Sunday, 6AM-6:30PM.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, robotic, vision, and automation systems, including KUKA robots, Cognex vision systems, shrink tunnels, conveyors, and PLC-controlled equipment
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures
• Serve as the primary escalation resource for advanced equipment and automation issues
• Analyze maintenance data and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and equipment performance
• Recommend equipment upgrades, design enhancements, and process improvements to reduce downtime
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians on troubleshooting, safety, maintenance procedures, and best practices
• Support onboarding and development of new technicians through structured training and hands-on coaching
• Lead daily shift meetings to communicate safety updates, maintenance priorities, and operational goals
• Provide feedback to leadership regarding team performance and development opportunities
• Coordinate maintenance activities and provide shift leadership when supervisors are unavailable
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with CMMS (e.g., eMaint) work order standards
• Develop and update SOPs, PM procedures, troubleshooting guides, and LOTO documentation
• Audit preventive maintenance activities to ensure quality and effectiveness
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and equipment reliability
• Champion workplace safety through LOTO compliance, safety audits, and proactive risk identification
• Assist in developing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and support ongoing safety training efforts
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure maintenance activities meet safety, quality, and customer compliance requirements
• Identify critical spare parts requirements and support inventory optimization efforts
• Assist with storeroom audits and ensure availability of essential repair components

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including experience with automation systems and advanced troubleshooting
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical systems, robotics, PLCs, vision systems, motors, sensors, and industrial controls
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation
• Experience using CMMS platforms such as eMaint or similar maintenance management systems
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Experience leading, mentoring, or training maintenance technicians
• Hands-on experience with KUKA robotics, Cognex vision systems, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar automation platforms
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Experience leading continuous improvement, reliability, or equipment optimization projects

Pay Range

$20.96 - $34.59

If no application deadline is provided, this role may be a pipeline requisition, and we'll continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis, or there is no requirement for this information in the location where the role is posted.

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?

Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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