Job Description

Overview

IFS Industries is seeking a motivated and dependable Industrial Maintenance Technician for their Garland facility. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs to minimize downtime and support efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electric and pneumatic pumps.
  • Repair and rebuild diaphragm pumps ranging from ¾" to 3" in size.
  • Replace mechanical seals in centrifugal pumps.
  • Repair and rebuild gear pumps.
  • Perform pump shaft alignment.
  • Conduct minor electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Complete general facility upkeep and routine maintenance repairs.
  • Perform welding and metal fabrication work as needed.
  • Complete projects and work orders with minimal supervision.
  • Create, update, and close work orders using a web-based maintenance management system.
  • Respond to maintenance issues during scheduled on-call rotations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
  • Experience with Allen-Bradley drives and PLC troubleshooting preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining high performance standards.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation.

Additional Information

  • 2nd Shift Schedule - 1:45 P.M. - 10:15 P.M.
  • Must follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
  • May be exposed to varying temperatures and outdoor conditions while performing facility maintenance.

How this job compares in Garland, 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 418 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 Garland, TX

We're tracking 15 other active welding openings in Garland, TX right now, from 9 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,230 other active welding openings from 584 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Garland, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (28), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (22). 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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