Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift Days, Friday-Sunday)
Emerson · Brenham, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 29 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Emerson (industrial) in Brenham, TX. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 179 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 180 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- Welding 34%
- Root cause 27%
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Key responsibilities
include performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting production uptime. You'll also play a vital role in maintaining workflow efficiency, collaborating across teams, and following all safety regulations. Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, reading schematics, and working with mechanical and electrical systems is essential. If you have strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable work environment, we encourage you to apply.
Who You Are
You’re a hands-on problem solver with a strong commitment to safety and reliability. You thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take ownership of your work, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You are detail-oriented, adaptable, and focused on keeping equipment running at peak performance.
Requirements
- ✓Lift up to 20–50 pounds at a time
- ✓Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift
- ✓Ability to work in a production environment with required PPE
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If you are a Maintenance Technician looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Brenham, TX , you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Open Shift
- •3rd Shift - Weekend Days, Friday-Sunday (6:00am-6:30pm)
- •Enjoy a $2.00/hour shift differential
Will Be
- •Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of production equipment and machinery
- •Execute preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and extend equipment life
- •Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and resolve issues
- •Use hand and power tools, including drills, measuring instruments, taps, and presses
- •Utilize maintenance tracking software to document work performed
- •Maintain knowledge of soldering techniques and basic electrical/mechanical systems
- •Support production by assembling or modifying workstations as needed
- •Work with Digital Volt Meters (DVMs) and other diagnostic equipment
- •Assist with basic programming and troubleshooting of PLCs and microcontrollers
- •Collaborate with team members to support all areas of production as needed
- •Communicate with external vendors for equipment service, troubleshooting, and repairs
- •Follow all safety standards, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- •Maintain flexibility to work across multiple production areas based on business needs
For This Role, You Will Need
- •High school diploma or GED equivalent
- •A minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- •Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
- •Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical wiring, plumbing & HVAC systems
- •Proficiency with diagnostic tools, power tools and maintenance software.
- •Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- •Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and other documents
- •Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and supervisors
- •Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- •Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided
That set you apart
- •Technical Diploma or Certification
- •5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Physical
Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Why emerson
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for whi
