Industrial Technician Jobs in Texas
Industrial Technician jobs in Texas are concentrated in Houston, San Antonio, and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, where the state's petrochemical, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing sectors drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level maintenance to senior process technician. Employers like ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Valero Energy maintain large Texas operations and hire industrial technicians across instrumentation, electrical systems, and mechanical maintenance. Texas is among the most active markets in the country for this role, with openings at both established plants and newer facilities tied to the state's ongoing industrial expansion. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Dessert Holdings is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our 3rd shift manufacturing operations in Humble, TX. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, with demonstrated expertise in PLC troubleshooting, 480V electrical systems, VFDs, motors, sensors, automation, and production equipment. This position is also responsible for understanding and following applicable Quality Management Systems, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP requirements, to ensure employee safety, food safety, and product quality.
- Troubleshoot PLCs and automated control systems, including identifying faults, tracing inputs/outputs, and diagnosing equipment and process issues.
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment up to 480 volts.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain VFDs, NPN/PNP sensors, AC/DC motors, servo motors, motor controls, and other electrical and electronic components.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-control system failures.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, PLC-related documentation, OEM drawings, and equipment manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs.
- Complete assigned Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities as scheduled with the goal of reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment and process failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and adjust production machinery and equipment.
- Install, align, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical power-transmission components, including gearboxes, bearings, chains, shafts, and gears.
- Troubleshoot, repair, install, and test pneumatic systems using applicable schematics.
- Use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment to measure voltage, current, continuity, amperage, and resistance.
- Use precision measurement tools, including dial calipers and micrometers, and perform measurements such as TIR/runout and flatness.
- Safely use hoists and other equipment to rig and move machine parts and equipment.
- Perform basic welding as needed while following appropriate safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Partner with Engineering, Production, and other departments on equipment improvements, non-routine repairs, and reliability initiatives.
- Train and assist operators with basic maintenance techniques when troubleshooting or repairing equipment.
- Document maintenance activities accurately and timely within the CMMS system.
- Utilize CMMS records and OEM documentation to identify equipment improvements, required spare parts, and replacement components.
- Participate as a Maintenance Lead for assigned area teams in support of Line Centric Teams.
- Follow all company safety, food safety, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and quality requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and reporting structure.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs, automated equipment, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480V.
- Experience troubleshooting VFDs, NPN/PNP sensors, motors, motor controls, and electronic/process-control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical power-transmission systems.
- Experience with industrial pneumatic systems.
- Ability to safely disassemble, reassemble, test, and return production equipment to service following maintenance or sanitation activities.
- Ability to use electrical diagnostic equipment and precision measurement tools.
- Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience documenting maintenance activities within a CMMS system.
- Must have own tools. Required tool list will be provided, and tools must be on site within two weeks of hire.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work overtime, including weekends, when necessary.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong electrical focus, or completion of a two-year technical degree with relevant hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
- Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience in an industrial manufacturing or automated equipment environment.
- Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V electrical systems.
- Proven experience with VFDs and NPN/PNP sensors in complex automation and control systems.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical production equipment.
- Must be able to successfully complete HACCP Certification.
- Must have a Forklift License or be able to complete required training within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Strong verbal, written communication, and mathematical skills with the ability to work effectively with coworkers, other departments, and vendors.
- Experience working in a food manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
- Working knowledge of ovens, bakery equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
- AIB Bakery Equipment training is helpful.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and advanced electrical/control-system troubleshooting.
Dessert Holdings is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our 3rd shift manufacturing operations in Humble, TX. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to maximize equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance experience, with demonstrated expertise in PLC troubleshooting, 480V electrical systems, VFDs, motors, sensors, automation, and production equipment. This position is also responsible for understanding and following applicable Quality Management Systems, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP requirements, to ensure employee safety, food safety, and product quality.
- Troubleshoot PLCs and automated control systems, including identifying faults, tracing inputs/outputs, and diagnosing equipment and process issues.
- Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment up to 480 volts.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain VFDs, NPN/PNP sensors, AC/DC motors, servo motors, motor controls, and other electrical and electronic components.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-control system failures.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, PLC-related documentation, OEM drawings, and equipment manuals to support troubleshooting and repairs.
- Complete assigned Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities as scheduled with the goal of reducing unplanned downtime and improving equipment reliability.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment and process failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and adjust production machinery and equipment.
- Install, align, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical power-transmission components, including gearboxes, bearings, chains, shafts, and gears.
- Troubleshoot, repair, install, and test pneumatic systems using applicable schematics.
- Use multimeters and other electrical diagnostic equipment to measure voltage, current, continuity, amperage, and resistance.
- Use precision measurement tools, including dial calipers and micrometers, and perform measurements such as TIR/runout and flatness.
- Safely use hoists and other equipment to rig and move machine parts and equipment.
- Perform basic welding as needed while following appropriate safety procedures and PPE requirements.
- Partner with Engineering, Production, and other departments on equipment improvements, non-routine repairs, and reliability initiatives.
- Train and assist operators with basic maintenance techniques when troubleshooting or repairing equipment.
- Document maintenance activities accurately and timely within the CMMS system.
- Utilize CMMS records and OEM documentation to identify equipment improvements, required spare parts, and replacement components.
- Participate as a Maintenance Lead for assigned area teams in support of Line Centric Teams.
- Follow all company safety, food safety, SQF, HACCP, GMP, and quality requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and reporting structure.
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs, automated equipment, and industrial control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480V.
- Experience troubleshooting VFDs, NPN/PNP sensors, motors, motor controls, and electronic/process-control systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical power-transmission systems.
- Experience with industrial pneumatic systems.
- Ability to safely disassemble, reassemble, test, and return production equipment to service following maintenance or sanitation activities.
- Ability to use electrical diagnostic equipment and precision measurement tools.
- Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Experience documenting maintenance activities within a CMMS system.
- Must have own tools. Required tool list will be provided, and tools must be on site within two weeks of hire.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work overtime, including weekends, when necessary.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with a strong electrical focus, or completion of a two-year technical degree with relevant hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
- Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience in an industrial manufacturing or automated equipment environment.
- Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing 480V electrical systems.
- Proven experience with VFDs and NPN/PNP sensors in complex automation and control systems.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical production equipment.
- Must be able to successfully complete HACCP Certification.
- Must have a Forklift License or be able to complete required training within 90 days of hire.
PREFERRED:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
- Strong verbal, written communication, and mathematical skills with the ability to work effectively with coworkers, other departments, and vendors.
- Experience working in a food manufacturing or high-speed production environment.
- Working knowledge of ovens, bakery equipment, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
- AIB Bakery Equipment training is helpful.
- Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and advanced electrical/control-system troubleshooting.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial technician jobs across Texas.
- Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial technology, mechatronics, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with programmable logic controllers and industrial automation systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints
- Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance procedures in a manufacturing or plant environment
- Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures required by Texas employers
- Strong troubleshooting skills for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment failures
Industrial Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an industrial technician in Texas?
Most industrial technician roles in Texas require an associate degree or certificate from a Texas community college or technical institute in industrial technology, mechatronics, electromechanical technology, or a related field. Texas does not mandate a single statewide license for the general industrial technician title, but employers in regulated sectors such as petrochemicals often require specific credentials like a NCCER certification or vendor-issued instrumentation training. Completing an apprenticeship through a Texas industry association or a community college workforce program is a strong route into the field.
Which companies hire industrial technicians in Texas?
Employers hiring industrial technicians in Texas right now include CoolSys, Austin Industrial, and Cornerstone Building Brands, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's dense concentration of refineries, aerospace facilities, and large-scale manufacturing plants means demand is spread across both major metros and industrial corridor communities like Beaumont, Corpus Christi, and Pasadena.
Which Texas cities have the most industrial technician jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin consistently post the most industrial technician openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its petrochemical and energy infrastructure along the Gulf Coast, Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturers, and San Antonio benefits from a growing advanced manufacturing base anchored by large military and defense contractors operating in the region.
Are there remote industrial technician jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so most roles require an on-site presence at a plant, facility, or job site. About 8% of industrial technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve technical support, documentation, or equipment monitoring roles rather than direct maintenance or repair work.
How can I get hired as an industrial technician in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a two-year associate degree or a certificate program at a Texas community college such as San Jacinto College, Texas State Technical College, or Houston Community College, which have direct employer partnerships with regional petrochemical and manufacturing companies. Many large Texas plants hire graduates into maintenance apprentice or technician trainee roles. Moving laterally from a production operator or quality inspector position is also common, and earning an entry-level NCCER Core certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge with Texas industrial employers.
Where can I find and apply to industrial technician jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to industrial technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search for roles by city or region, review the listings that match your background and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.
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