Job Description

Overview

We are a growing manufacturer specializing in coating, laminating, and converting foam and nonwoven materials for cargo-securement systems. We are seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician who brings strong mechanical aptitude, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to learn and grow within our operation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and basic repairs on production and facility equipment.
  • Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and control-system issues under appropriate supervision.
  • Support coating, laminating, and converting equipment, along with motors, pumps, conveyors, rollers, air compressors, forklifts, and related systems.
  • Respond to production equipment issues promptly and communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, and other maintenance personnel.
  • Use schematics, manuals, work instructions, and job aids to complete assigned work; ask questions when information or direction is unclear.
  • Document completed work, findings, follow-up needs, and parts usage accurately in the computerized maintenance management system.
  • Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
  • Participate in equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and continuous-improvement projects as assigned.
  • Follow lockout tagout, personal protective equipment, OSHA, company safety, and applicable ISO requirements at all times.
  • Develop technical knowledge through hands-on training, formal instruction, coaching, and independent learning.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through employment, trade school, military service, automotive or equipment repair, construction, facilities work, or comparable hands-on experience.
  • Ability to use common hand and power tools safely.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and learn established maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Basic computer skills and willingness to use MaintainX or another computerized maintenance management system.
  • Commitment to teamwork, workplace organization, and safe work practices.

Additional Information

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around production equipment for extended periods.
  • Comfort working in environments that may involve noise, heat, dust, or confined areas while using required protective equipment.
  • Availability for occasional overtime, weekend work, or on-call support based on operational needs.

How this job compares in Lancaster, 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 $23–$35/hr across 425 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 Lancaster, TX

Lancaster, TX currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 596 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Lancaster, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (29), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). 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 Midlothian at $38/hr, Irving at $38/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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