Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Texas
Industrial Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical processing, manufacturing, food production, and energy infrastructure with openings from entry-level apprentice through senior lead technician. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers like Dow, Valero Energy, and Tyson Foods maintaining large maintenance workforces across the state. The most in-demand specialties are PLC troubleshooting, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical systems maintenance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY · MESQUITE, TX
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
3RD SHIFT
PAY
$28 – $34/hr
+ $2/hr shift differential
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday
11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
EXPERIENCE
3+ years
Industrial maintenance
TYPE
Direct Hire
Non-union
THE OPPORTUNITY
Pro Services Workforce Solutions has partnered with an industrial adhesive manufacturer to fill this Direct Hire opportunity for a 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic at their Mesquite, TX facility.
This site has increased productivity by 40%, and to keep that equipment reliable around the clock, they're building out dedicated off-shift maintenance. This is a mechanically focused role for a tech who can handle their business. Once you're trained, you'll be the maintenance mechanic on the floor for 3rd shift, keeping a food-grade hot melt adhesive operation running safely through the night.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Mesquite plant is a 70-year-old facility that has been owned by the company for 50 years, and it runs a mix of equipment from the 1970s and 80s alongside brand new packaging lines and robotic palletizers. It's also one of the most recognized sites in the company. This team has broken record after record over the last 18 months, draws regular visits from the VP and CEO, and is held up as the gold standard other sites look to when they train their own people.
Safety drives everything here. The site has a dedicated EHS manager who works with all three shifts, walks the floor often, and partners closely with maintenance on lockout/tagout and fall prevention. The culture is results-driven with real camaraderie, and leadership has been intentional about making it employee-focused, from steak cookouts to holiday parties.
Pro Services is recruiting for this site and stands behind this team as a place where a skilled mechanic can do great work and build a long-term career.
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
- Join the site the company measures itself against. Your work here supports the team other facilities are trained to follow.
- A role created by growth. This position exists because the plant is producing more than ever and needs reliable equipment on every shift.
- Own your shift. After training, 3rd shift is yours to run, and your troubleshooting and judgment really count.
- Skills that transfer. About 80% of the equipment here is the same kind you'd see in other plants, so your experience carries over.
- Safety you can count on. Stop-work authority is real here, and peer-to-peer safety coaching is encouraged.
- Tools provided. The company supplies every tool you need, including specialty tools.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Handle reactive mechanical and electrical repairs and planned mechanical maintenance across the plant.
- Maintain and repair process equipment including hot oil and water boilers, steam systems, chillers, mix and hold tanks, pumps, pelletizers, baghouses, scales, insulation, and vacuum, roller, and belt conveyors, plus the fire alarm system and general facilities maintenance.
- Support packaging equipment including case erectors, baggers, case sealers, check weighers, metal detectors, and robotic palletizers.
- Rebuild mechanical devices, service bearings, shafts, seals, couplers, gearboxes, and conveyors, and work on pneumatics including solenoids and pressure switches.
- Troubleshoot positive displacement and centrifugal pumps, starting with the basics like checking baskets and confirming flow so small issues don't turn into big ones hours later.
- Troubleshoot electrical from 24 VDC control voltage up to 480 VAC, including motors, relays, sensors, fuses, and circuit breakers, using a meter to find the fault.
- Use HMIs to troubleshoot, and do basic troubleshooting on robotic equipment to gather the details and start a plan.
- Complete PMs with real ownership: torque, tighten, grease, and look for what needs attention instead of assuming it's fine because it's running.
- When a repair can't be finished on shift, stabilize it safely and document the problem and the steps you took, so day shift can dive in the right way.
- Send a clear end-of-shift handoff covering what happened, what's still open, and any parts needed.
- Follow lockout/tagout and fall prevention procedures every time, and use stop-work authority when something isn't safe.
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, with the ability to work with minimal oversight.
- A strong mechanical foundation. This is the site's top priority, including mechanical rebuilds, bearings, shafts and seals, gearboxes, couplers, conveyors, machine setup, and a solid understanding of processes.
- Basic electrical skills across control voltage, 110–240V single phase, and 480V three phase, with confident meter use and experience with relays and sensors.
- Basic pneumatic experience.
- Hands-on experience with positive displacement and centrifugal pumps.
- Experience using HMIs.
- Strong safety habits, especially around lockout/tagout.
- Ability to work 3rd shift Monday through Friday, plus occasional weekends, on-call, and overtime when needed.
NICE TO HAVE
- Intermediate or advanced mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic experience.
- Comfort reading diagrams and schematics, and troubleshooting electrical cabinets.
- Experience with motors, VFDs, transformers, I/O modules, and wiring.
- The ability to access a PLC or VFD for troubleshooting or resetting. The site runs mostly Allen-Bradley, and this is hardware-level only, not programming.
- Basic troubleshooting experience on robots.
- Air diaphragm pump experience.
- Welding experience at any level.
- A background in GMP, packaging, or food production.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Once you're trained, you'll be working this shift solo, so this team needs someone who is independent and manages their time well. You don't need someone standing over you to get the PMs done right. You take pride in your work, set a high bar for yourself, and track your results. When something breaks, you dig in to find the root cause. If you can't fully fix it, you get it running safely and explain exactly what you found and what you tried.
You're a problem solver who acts quickly and decisively, and you bring a positive attitude even when the night gets tough. Safety is personal to you. You recognize hazards, think about the people around you, and aren't afraid to stop the work or coach a peer. You see yourself as a partner and a resource for operators and shift leadership, not someone who pushes them aside. You leave your ego at the door, share what you know, and communicate clearly so the next shift is set up to succeed.
PAY, SCHEDULE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- $28 – $34/hr based on experience, plus a $2/hr shift differential.
- 3rd shift, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends, on-call, or overtime when issues carry over from shift to shift, averaging 2–6 hours of overtime per week.
- After training, you'll be the only maintenance mechanic on 3rd shift.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling in the 21–50 lb range for less than a third of the shift. Anything heavier is handled with lifts, hoists, or teamwork.
- A mix of standing, walking, sitting, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and bending, plus stairs and ladder or scaffold work.
- Some areas are hot, wet, narrow, or tight. Confined space work is contracted out.
- Normal vision is required, including color vision and depth perception.
- Required PPE: steel toe boots, uniform, safety glasses, bump cap, and hearing protection.
- Non-union facility.
READY TO TALK
If you're a mechanically strong tech who can own a shift and wants to be part of one of the most recognized teams in the company, we want to hear from you. Apply today or reach out to Kassi Hojnacki, Talent Acquisition, Pro Services Workforce Solutions.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial maintenance technician jobs across Texas.
- Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or processing environments
- Proficiency with PLCs, electrical systems, and automated equipment troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
- Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems maintenance and repair
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Completion of a vocational or technical program in industrial maintenance or a related field
Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial maintenance technician in Texas?
Most industrial maintenance technicians in Texas enter through a certificate or associate degree program in industrial maintenance technology, mechatronics, or a related trade offered at Texas community colleges such as Houston Community College, Dallas College, or San Jacinto College. Texas does not require a state-issued license for general industrial maintenance work, but employers expect documented hands-on training and often prefer candidates who have completed a formal apprenticeship or earned a NIMS credential.
How much do industrial maintenance technicians make in Texas?
Industrial maintenance technicians in Texas earn a median of about $59,280 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,440 for the lowest 10% to over $90,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial maintenance technicians in Texas?
Employers hiring industrial maintenance technicians in Texas right now include Cornerstone Building Brands, Blue United Sourcing, and Westlake Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical plants, food processing facilities, and large-scale manufacturers means demand for qualified technicians stays consistent year-round across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most industrial maintenance technician jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most industrial maintenance technician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of refineries, chemical plants, and distribution centers along the Gulf Coast, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from large food and consumer goods manufacturers, and San Antonio's growing advanced manufacturing and logistics base adds steady volume across the region.
Are there remote industrial maintenance technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial maintenance technicians work hands-on with equipment and machinery, so most roles require a physical presence on site. About 0% of industrial maintenance technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be specialized roles with a remote planning or technical support component rather than full hands-on positions.
How can I get hired as a industrial maintenance technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate program at a Texas community college and applying directly to entry-level maintenance helper or general maintenance worker roles at large manufacturing or processing employers in the state. Companies like Tyson Foods and major petrochemical operators along the Gulf Coast regularly hire trainees and run structured on-the-job programs. Earning a NIMS credential or a forklift certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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