Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted on August 22, 2026
Location
Dallas, TX
Posted on August 22, 2026
Description
About Us
DanHil Containers is a leading manufacturer of corrugated containers, dedicated to delivering high-quality packaging solutions with a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and innovation.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support our production operations by ensuring maximum equipment uptime through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role is critical in minimizing downtime, improving efficiency, and maintaining a safe working environment. The Maintenance Technician will work closely with machine operators and manufacturing supervisors to quickly diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings. Perform preventative maintenance to minimize equipment failures and production interruptions. Diagnose, modify, lubricate, and operate equipment while maintaining industrial control systems. Work independently and as part of a team to ensure timely and safe repairs. Complete and report all repairs at the end of the shift, including required documentation of parts and material usage. Follow plant safety protocols, including proper lifting techniques and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensure facilities and production equipment are maintained in a safe and efficient working condition. Perform setup, startup, shutdowns, maintenance repairs, and PMs on production equipment. Utilize a wide variety of machine tools and equipment to complete repairs and maintenance tasks.
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
2+ years of experience in manufacturing equipment repair, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. High school diploma or equivalent required. Practical knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electric machine controls. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with teams and stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments. Flexibility to work weekends and extended shifts as needed. 1+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling. Comfortable working in noisy environments and variable conditions. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds a minimum of 10 times per day and occasionally lift 50 pounds over shoulder height. Ability to safely climb ladders without assistance.
Why Join DanHil Containers?
At DanHil Containers, we value our employees and provide growth opportunities in a supportive, team-oriented environment. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in industrial maintenance, we encourage you to apply today!
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$37/hr across 35 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
We're tracking 115 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 82 different employers. 59 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.
DanHil Containers II Ltd. currently has 2 other openings 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 Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). 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. Dallas is among them.
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