Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Rotating Equipment & Conveyance

Pro Services, LLC; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Services Workforce Solutions, on behalf of a Mesquite, TX facility, is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift to keep a food-grade hot melt adhesive operation reliable.

You will troubleshoot bearings, pumps, conveyors, and packaging robotics, document findings, and support safety and LOTO practices. This direct-hire role offers an 11:00 PM–7:30 AM schedule, with $28–$34/hour plus a $2/hour shift differential and OT possibilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance and strong mechanical foundation.
• Electrical basics: 110–240V, 480V 3-phase; meter skills.
• Pneumatics fundamentals and safe troubleshooting.
• HMI diagnostics and basic robotic fault-finding.
• LOTO discipline and situational awareness.
• Reading schematics and electrical cabinet troubleshooting.
• Experience with pumps (positive displacement and centrifugal).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain hot melt adhesive process equipment.
• Balance planned maintenance with fast troubleshooting overnight.
• Document findings and next steps for day crew.
• Collaborate with operators and shift leaders to keep lines running.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Electrical basics

HMI diagnostics

LOTO discipline

Reading schematics

Robotics troubleshooting

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Rotating Equipment & ConveyanceAre you the go-to night-shift problem solver?Do you thrive when the plant is yours to run? Can you chase down a noisy bearing, nurse a centrifugal pump back to life, and leave flawless notes so the day crew hits the ground running? If that sounds like you, this direct-hire role in Mesquite, TX—partnered through Pro Services Workforce Solutions—belongs on your shortlist.What challenge will you own?Keeping a food-grade hot melt adhesive operation reliable while most of the city sleeps.Balancing planned maintenance with smart, fast troubleshooting.Stabilizing issues safely when they can’t be fully resolved overnight—then documenting exactly what you found and what’s next.Your nightly playgroundProcess systems: hot oil/water boilers, steam, chillers, mix/hold tanks, positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, pelletizers, baghouses, scales, insulation, and vacuum/roller/belt conveyors.Packaging & robotics: case erectors, baggers, case sealers, check weighers, metal detectors, robotic palletizers.Mechanical rebuilds: bearings, shafts, seals, couplers, gearboxes, conveyors.Electrical troubleshooting: 24 VDC controls up to 480 VAC—motors, relays, sensors, fuses, breakers—guided by a meter and sound logic.Controls & pneumatics: HMI diagnostics, basic robotic fault-finding, solenoids, pressure switches.Why this plant?A 70-year-old facility (owned by the company for 50) mixing classic 70s/80s workhorses with brand-new packaging lines and robotic palletizers.Recognized as the company’s gold standard—record-breaking performance and regular VP/CEO drop-ins.Safety is real: dedicated EHS manager, genuine stop-work authority, and peer-to-peer coaching.Employee-focused leadership with strong camaraderie—yes, including steak cookouts and holiday gatherings.Tools—standard and specialty—provided. Non-union facility.Do you bring the right toolkit?Required: 3+ years of industrial maintenance; strong mechanical foundation (rebuilds, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings/shafts/seals, machine setup, process awareness).Electrical basics: control voltage, 110–240V single phase, 480V three phase; meter skills; relays/sensors.Pneumatics: fundamentals and safe troubleshooting.Pumps: hands-on with positive displacement and centrifugal units, starting with baskets/flow checks.HMI: experience using interfaces to diagnose issues.Safety: consistent LOTO discipline and situational awareness.Bonus pointsIntermediate/advanced mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic skills.Reading schematics; electrical cabinet troubleshooting.Motors, VFDs, transformers, I/O, wiring.Hardware-level access to PLCs/VFDs for troubleshooting or resets (mostly Allen-Bradley; no programming).Basic robot troubleshooting; air diaphragm pumps; any welding experience.Background in GMP, packaging, or food production.The dealDirect hire | Mesquite, TX3rd shift: Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:30 AMPay: $28–$34/hour DOE + $2/hour shift differentialAverage 2–6 hours OT/week; occasional weekends/on-callAfter training, you’ll run nights soloWork environmentLifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 21–50 lbs for less than one-third of the shift (heavier tasks use lifts/hoists/teams).Standing, walking, sitting; squatting, kneeling, crouching, bending; stairs; ladders/scaffolds.Some hot, wet, narrow, or tight areas; confined space work is contracted out.Normal vision including color and depth perception.PPE required: steel-toe boots, uniform, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection.What success looks likeYou manage time without hand-holding, execute PMs with pride, chase root causes, and keep operations informed. You’re a partner to operators and shift leaders, communicate clearly, and leave your ego at the door. When the night gets tough, you stay positive and decisive.Let’s talkIf you’re ready to own the night at a site others learn from, apply now or connect with Kassi Hojnacki, Talent Acquisition, Pro Services Workforce Solutions.You should be proficient inMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsPneumatics Experience120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsHydraulics ExperienceIndustrial Electrical ExperienceMechanical Systems & Component RepairElectrical Schematic Reading