Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Trex Company; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 55,613 - 60,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training and education opportunities

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Trex Company is hiring a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician in Fernley, NV. This hands-on role supports our composite decking manufacturing facility, requiring extensive experience with industrial systems like boilers and hydraulics.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance and possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities. The position offers full-time employment with a pay range of $40.37 to $44.14 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, 401(k) with company match, and various other perks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with multiple industrial utility systems.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all mechanical systems in the facility.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all relevant equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Working independently and in a team

Safety-first mindset

Job description

Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Fernley, NV

Shift: 2/2/3 schedule – Day Shift 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Night Shift 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $40.37 to $44.14 per hour based on experience
Bonus: $5,000.00 US dollars minus applicable holdings paid 30 days after hire

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, well‑rounded Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our composite decking manufacturing facility. This is a hands‑on, boots‑on‑the‑ground role requiring extensive experience across multiple critical plant systems – not a single‑discipline specialist.

The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of industrial boilers, air compressor systems, hot oil systems, chillers, hydraulics, extrusion equipment, grinding/crushing systems, PLC troubleshooting, and flame safety systems. This position plays a key role in keeping both plant utilities and production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Key Duties

• Repair and maintain preventive maintenance on all mechanical systems including weight feeders, scales, conveyors, hot oil, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
• Repair all electrical, electronic systems including servo equipment, photo eyes, electronic sensors, temperature controls and combustion equipment.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controls, including understanding ladder logic.
• Perform metal fabrication, machining, facility maintenance and preventative maintenance on the facility and all equipment.
• Participate in managing and maintaining the parts inventory system, including researching equipment to determine required parts.
• Support engineering in the improvement and development/implementation of new products and processes.
• Perform housekeeping duties to keep plant appearance safe and acceptable.
• Apply working knowledge of motors, drives, control wiring, and PLCs.

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work from heights, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders. Time wearing a harness in a boom lift up to 30+ feet off the ground and working in confined spaces may be required.

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility with a wide range of temperatures. Appropriate PPE required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with several industrial utility systems: industrial boilers, air compressor systems, hot oil systems, chillers, hydraulic systems.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Safety‑first mindset.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience working on extrusion equipment.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Bonuses based on performance.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and education opportunities.
• Stock purchase program.
• Employee discount program.