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Maintenance Control Technician - Nights

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Terrell, TX

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Terrell, TX.

Tools it names
PLC
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 26 other live controls postings in Texas.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 59%
  • Automation 59%
  • Robotics 30%
  • Root cause 22%

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

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Responsibilities

include diagnosing electrical issues (480VAC/120VAC/24VDC), resolving problems with PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels, and using Studio 5000 for basic logic and fault analysis. The technician responds to emergency breakdowns, follows strict electrical safety protocols, communicates status updates to operations teams, documents all work performed, and contributes to reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

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What you get to do in Maintenance nights

The Controls Technician provides after‑hours technical support to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electrical and industrial control systems—particularly PLC‑controlled equipment—during night‑shift operations.

What we are looking for

  • •High school diploma/GED required; technical training preferred
  • •Experience in industrial or heavy manufacturing environments
  • •Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, PLC controls, and Rockwell Studio 5000
  • •Ability to troubleshoot independently under pressure and work night/on‑call shifts

Preferred

  • +Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLCs, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and Ethernet/IP
  • +Familiarity with LOTO and electrical safe‑work practices

Key Competencies

Electrical/controls troubleshooting, problem‑solving, urgency, strong communication, documentation skills, and independence during off‑shift hours.

What OBE Offers You

  • •Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
  • •Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
  • •Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
  • •Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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