Overnight Industrial Maintenance Technician

WELLS; Hillsboro (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wells is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for overnight shift to inspect, maintain, and repair building systems and production equipment. You'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and support safe, reliable plant operations.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with VFDs and PLCs, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical or industrial maintenance training or certification (preferred).
• Previous experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, sensors, relays, switches, and electrical control systems.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, and drive systems.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices, troubleshooting methods, and industrial maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and troubleshooting diagrams.
• Understanding of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment used in the precast concrete manufacturing process.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) and inspections on production equipment, documenting findings and coordinating repairs with Production to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot motors, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, and other electrical components.
• Maintain and repair production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, pumps, compressors, material-handling equipment, and other plant machinery.
• Diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs in a timely manner to reduce production interruptions and improve equipment reliability.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting circuits, replacing components, and repairing electrical panels and controls within the scope of training and qualifications.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, hoses, pumps, and related components.
• Assist with installation, setup, modification, and commissioning of production equipment and plant systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilation, plumbing, and other facility systems as needed.
• Inspect and support maintenance of plant safety systems, including fire protection and alarm systems.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and work performed.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to increase reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Maintain tools, parts, and the maintenance shop in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and applicable electrical and equipment safety requirements.
• Work closely with Production and other departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational goals.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma/GED

Technical maintenance training

Tools

VFDs

PLC-controlled equipment

Job description

Wells is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for overnight shift to inspect, maintain, and repair building systems and production equipment. You'll perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and support safe, reliable plant operations.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with VFDs and PLCs, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.