Maintenance Technician, Aerospace Manufacturing

Location

Grand Prairie, TX

Wage

$31.05/hr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 15, 2026

Job Description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician position at PPG involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The role requires a strong technical background and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on industrial machinery and equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and implement effective repairs.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and extend machinery life.
  • Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and report on equipment status.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts in facilities repairs.
  • Operate material handling equipment including forklift, scissor lift, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Perform general facilities maintenance work.
  • Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with production team members and maintain clean work areas, including the maintenance shop.
  • Ensure a safe work environment by following PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Requirements

  • Required 3 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or shifts if required.
  • Must have a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel between two plant locations.
  • Experience operating forklift, scissor lift, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
  • PLC experience is desired.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing tasks.

Additional Information

  • Location: Grand Prairie, Tx
  • Shift: Days- 6:00AM-2:30PM
  • Pay Rate: $31.05/hour

How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $31/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $29/hr median for welding jobs in Grand Prairie, TX, whose middle half runs $28–$34/hr across 12 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 58% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Grand Prairie, TX

We're tracking 38 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 17 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 582 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Grand Prairie, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), 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 Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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