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Temporary Buildings and Systems Engineering Mechanic

Location

Arlington, TX

Wage

$39.07/hr

Employment Type

Temporary

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Posted on September 3, 2026

Job Description

Overview

UPS is currently hiring a Temporary Buildings and Systems Engineering (BaSE) Mechanic responsible for maintenance activities to keep a UPS package handling facility operating efficiently. The role requires a strong electrical background and the ability to work various shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment.
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment.
  • Weld equipment as defined by scope of work.
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment.

Requirements

  • Must have a strong electrical background.
  • Must successfully complete both electrical and mechanical assessments.
  • Must be available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • 401(K)
  • Defined-benefit pension plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a seasonal position.
  • UPS operates a 24 x 7 operation.

Benefits

Weekly pay
401(K)
Defined-benefit pension plan
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $39/hr, this posting sits about 40% above the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $23–$35/hr middle band drawn from 466 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 84% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 32 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 20 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,339 other active welding openings from 720 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (27), Zachry Group (22), and Austin Industries (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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