Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Distribution Operations
Location
Lewisville, TX
Posted on July 31, 2026
Location
Lewisville, TX
Posted on July 31, 2026
Step into the heartbeat of our distribution center
Imagine starting your shift with a quick handoff, then making a beeline to the conveyors where packages fly by at speed. You run diagnostics, tune a PLC, and calibrate a camera so scanners read perfectly. A belt stalls—within minutes you’ve traced the mechanical fault, fabricated a bracket, and welded it into place. Before lunch, you complete scheduled fire system tests and document every result. In the afternoon, you help set up AV and furniture for a town hall, then wrap the day by checking lighting, plumbing, and a few paint touch-ups around the facility. That’s a typical rhythm for our Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
About EssilorLuxottica
Chances are, you’ve looked through our work. We’re a global leader in vision innovation—designing, making, and delivering ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our portfolio spans trusted vision-care brands such as Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions; beloved icons including Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, and Oliver Peoples; and retail and e-commerce destinations like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Target Optical, and more. With operations across 150+ countries and a supply chain that fuses centralized frame production with a far-reaching network of prescription labs and finishing centers, we move fast and operate with precision. Join a community of 200,000+ colleagues energized by technology and innovation. Follow us on LinkedIn to learn more.
What you’ll take on
Provide shift-based coverage to keep equipment running—troubleshoot issues and complete timely repairs. Fabricate, assemble, and weld components and fixtures as needed to support operations. Diagnose and resolve mechanical failures across facility systems and material handling assets. Maintain and apply strong knowledge of control systems: calibrate scanners and cameras; work with PLCs; support Intelligrated and Beumer sortation platforms. Assist with company events—set up and tear down rooms, furniture, and equipment. Support general building upkeep including painting, cleaning, light construction, plumbing tasks, and lighting repairs. Own fire system testing and operation, including accurate recordkeeping.
Basic qualifications
High school diploma or GED plus at least 1 year of related maintenance experience. Welding and fabrication background (training or hands-on experience). Experience with routine facility repairs and preventive maintenance. Comfort collaborating within a maintenance team. Mechanical repair capability with a foundational understanding of electrical systems. Demonstrated mechanical aptitude. Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills. Safe, organized work habits in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work independently or with limited supervision as needed. Comfort working at height and climbing when required. Computer skills for email, part ordering, and basic Word and Excel use.
Preferred
Associate degree in a technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience). 3+ years of related maintenance experience.
Compensation and benefits
This opportunity fills an existing opening on our team. Pay is influenced by location, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable local minimum wage laws. You may also be eligible for a competitive bonus and/or commission plan as part of a comprehensive total rewards program. Our benefits may include healthcare coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off/vacation, and a variety of employee discounts.
Legal
EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 341 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
Lewisville, TX currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 914 other active welding openings from 519 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Lewisville, or widen the search to Texas.
EssilorLuxottica currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.
The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), Zachry Group (20), and Austin Industries (20). 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 $82/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and La Porte at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Distribution Operations figures were last recalculated when this page was built.