Job Description

Overview

The Electromechanical Technician supports the operation, inspection, and maintenance of production equipment and facility systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. This role is responsible for maintaining equipment reliability, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting installation and repair of manufacturing systems to ensure stable production operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and maintenance schedules.
  • Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs or adjustments to restore normal operation.
  • Perform breakdown analysis and support root cause investigation of equipment failures.
  • Support production line changeovers and assist with installation or upgrades of equipment and technology.
  • Coordinate and oversee activities of external contractors working on assigned equipment or production lines.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, work orders, and materials used.
  • Respond to equipment emergencies and production downtime issues.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures, GMP standards, and facility policies.
  • Maintain clean and safe work areas and support overall housekeeping standards.
  • Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions to improve safety and equipment reliability.
  • Participate in technical training and operational improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including shifts, weekends, or holidays when required.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Completion of a technical training program related to maintenance, electrical systems, or automation preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, electrical systems, or troubleshooting.
  • At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing facility environment.
  • Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Additional Information

  • Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to production equipment and facility systems.
  • The role may require lifting up to 40 lbs, pushing or pulling equipment, and performing tasks involving bending, reaching, or standing for extended periods.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when working in designated production areas.

How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 475 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 34 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 20 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 682 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 Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). 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 Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Arlington, TX

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