Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift
Sherwin-Williams · Garland, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Sherwin-Williams (chemicals) in Garland, TX.
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, Painting / coating, Packaging lines
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 239 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, Packaging lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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requirements
and goals. Equipment may include: dryers, chillers, thermal oxidizer, HVAC, fire pump, mixers, mills, filling line equipment, conveyors, wrappers, tanks, motors, pumps, tank washers, tank tipper, as well as dock and building maintenance, etc. This position performs various maintenance tasks as assigned and is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and productive working environment.
Requirements
- ✓Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- ✓Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- ✓Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Have at least two (2) years of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
- ✓Have an industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
- ✓Have at least one (1) year of work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls ("PLC")
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At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
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This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. This position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to support production
Additional Information
Schedule: Shift: 3-2-3 Alternating Schedule with 12-hour Shifts. Off every other weekend.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and vendors.
- •Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on equipment
- •Repair broken machines and equipment quickly and efficiently
- •Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
- •Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts
- •Order and install replacement parts for machines
- •Assist in electrical projects and perform minor electrical repairs
- •Assist in pipe fitting tasks and perform some installation unassisted
- •Maintain and service building equipment including HVAC, lighting, water and sewer, etc.
- •Maintain documentation as required
- •Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
- •Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
- •Maintain technical knowledge through training