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Maintenance Technician

ASSA ABLOY · Carrollton, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at ASSA ABLOY (industrial) in Carrollton, TX. Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Root cause, PLC, Robotics, CNC, Welding, Tooling
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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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 217 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 226 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 52%
  • ✓ Welding 37%
  • ✓ PLC 29%
  • ✓ Root cause 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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  5. 5

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Full description from ASSA ABLOYAs posted on their careers site.Show

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program through an employer or trade union is a plus. Degree or certificate in a maintenance or technical field from a trade, technical school, or community college is a plus. Requires 3-5 years of related maintenance (i.e., electrical and mechanical) experience. Practical experience with manufacturing, assembly, and welding equipment. Practical experience and working knowledge of Preventive Maintenance systems preferred. Computer Skills Basic working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other computer-based applications preferred. MRO systems experience is an asset. Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None required. Other Skills, Abilities, or Core Competencies: High School math skills. Ability to work in confined spaces. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. In-depth knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems. High sense of urgency and excellent prioritization skills. Excellent problem solving and root cause analysis skills. Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues. Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques. Understand systems for managing warranty items and maintenance schedules. General understanding and working knowledge of basic engineering principles. Active listener with effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of tool and equipment design and/or manufacturing processes. Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures with close supervision. Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment. Ability to perform duties on ladders or aerial lifts such as a lift boom at excessive heights. Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. Able to work safely in a non-climate-controlled environment that does include extreme temperatures. Ability to read/understand instruction manuals, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and technical drawings. Ability to troubleshoot and track equipment issues to perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions. Complete understanding of typical manufacturing environment, such as fabrication equipment (plasmas, press brakes, welding and painting equipment). Technical skills necessary in the areas of industrial electricity, machine control systems (CNC, PLC, relays, ladder logic, etc.), hydraulics, and pneumatics. Work in a safety-first manner while adhering to all LOTO, Arc Flash, confined space, and other Company and regulatory environmental, health, and safety policies/standards. Ability to convert units of measure, such as from pounds of steel to square inches of steel, and work with and understand decimal and fractional equivalents, and percentages. General knowledge and understanding of facility infrastructure systems (HVAC, air compressors, basic 120/240/480 single- and three-phase electrical power, transformers, and electrical distribution systems including bus bars, distribution/breaker panels, etc.) Advanced knowledge of various manual/air/electrically operated tools and jigs including wrenches, welders, grinders, crimp tools, soldering irons, wave solder machines, surface mount technology machines, wire wrap tools and strippers, solder pots, spray degreasers or cleaning units. Other Qualifications, Experience, or

Requirements

Regular and predictable attendance required. Must be able to work a

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Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting installation, general maintenance, and repair of machinery, equipment, physical structures, and piping and electrical systems. This role oversees periodic and preventative maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots common issues. Description of Essential Job Functions: Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers. Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues. Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment. Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. Repair faulty equipment or dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment. Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures. Participate in development and implementation of preventative maintenance procedures. Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems as well as schedule repairs to ensure everything is up to standard. Supervisory

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