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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Teledyne FLIR · Dallas, TX

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
10+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Dallas, TX.

They ask for
10+ years
Tools it names
PLC, Automation, EHS / safety

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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 1634 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
More than usual (10+ vs 3+)

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.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Dallas

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requirements

with directly related experience.

Teledyne Marine is a group of leading-edge undersea technology companies that have been assembled by Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Through acquisitions and collaboration, over the past 10 years Teledyne Marine has evolved into an industry powerhouse, bringing the best of the best together under a single umbrella. Each Teledyne Marine company is a leader in its respective field, with a shared commitment to providing premium products backed by unparalleled service and support. Teledyne is EveryWhereYouLook!

Teledyne Cable Solutions is comprised of Storm Cable and VariSystems, an integrated alliance supplying engineered solutions to challenging cable situations. TCS provides application-specific, multi-core cable, and ruggedized assemblies for a variety of industries.

Job Summary

Manufacturing machine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • ◆Machine repair, rebuilding and retrofitting, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Structural, Electrical, and Electronics (working knowledge of PLC’s, Drives, etc.)
  • ◆Performs preventive maintenance for manufacturing equipment to electrical, mechanical and safety standards.
  • ◆Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose cause of electrical and mechanical malfunction or failure of manufacturing equipment and apply corrective action to resolve re-occurring issues.
  • ◆Ability to utilize various diagnostic equipment and measuring devices such as voltmeters, calipers, micrometers and oscilloscopes for troubleshooting and monitoring equipment performance.
  • ◆Perform basic plumbing, electrical and structure repair in and around the facility
  • ◆Work in a safe and organized manner
  • ◆Assist with the installation of new equipment
  • ◆Ability to safely use a variety of hand and power tools as required
  • ◆Perform Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with company policy.
  • ◆Working knowledge of PC based Microsoft office programs: Outlook, Word, Excel
  • ◆Prior Forklift certification.
  • ◆Good driving record and current, valid driver license to operate company vehicle as required and provide support to 3 buildings.
  • ◆Availability for overtime as required.

Education and/or experience

  • ✓Certification in Electrical Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance required
  • ✓PLC/Control Systems Certification a plus
  • ✓OSHA Electrical Safety Certification a plus
  • ✓Minimum 5 years directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • ✓Manufacturing automation equipment experience is a plus

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. ​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Please Note: This is a temp-to-hire position. Successful candidates will be directed to the temporary staffing agency of our choosing to complete their application process. Offer will be contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. May be a direct hire position for a candidate who meets all

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