Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Houston, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Houston, 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–$83k.
Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1648 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 148 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- ✓ PLC 34%
- Welding 28%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope in Houston
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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The 2 nd shift Maintenance Technician is focused on repairs of components and reports to the Maintenance Manager.
This role is perfect for an individual who is organized, flexible, and who is a leader. A vital member of the Maintenance Team, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.
Job
include
- •Conduct repairs and replacements of faulty components to ensure continuous production processes.
- •Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, implementing timely and effective solutions.
- •Repair and replace faulty components and equipment
- •Assist in the installation of new machinery and equipment as needed.
- •Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment according to established schedules.
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What We Are Looking For
- •Electrical and mechanical plant maintenance including the repair and installation of machinery and equipment as assigned and directed by supervisor
- •Troubleshoot to determine appropriate repairs including the replacement of defective parts
- •Assemble, install, test, and inspect machines and equipment as needed
- •PLC troubleshooting experience
- •Assist in upgrading equipment including fabrication of parts
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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