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Job Description

Overview

Sealed Air is a company that designs and delivers packaging solutions to protect essential goods globally. The Maintenance Technician Scholar position offers hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting advanced machinery in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the maintenance and repair of production machinery and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
  • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
  • Document maintenance activities, including work orders, repair logs, and equipment manuals.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical skills and knowledge in engineering.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Currently enrolled in an Engineering program or similar technical field.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems and components.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
  • Previous experience or coursework in maintenance or related field is a plus.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Part-time position offering approximately 20–36 hours per week.
  • Hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends as needed.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
PTO
Parental Leave
Professional Development Assistance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision
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How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 29% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs in Grand Prairie, TX, where the middle half runs $28–$39/hr across 13 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 8% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Grand Prairie, TX

We're tracking 30 other active welding openings in Grand Prairie, TX right now, from 17 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 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 Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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