Maintenance Mechanic
Teledyne FLIR · Garland, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Teledyne FLIR (aerospace & defense) in Garland, TX. At times this position requires working closely with manufacturing, and engineering for line and/or equipment improvements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Automation, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
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 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 145 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- PLC 33%
- Root cause 27%
- Welding 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Teledyne FLIR
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Teledyne FLIR in Garland
2 other open roles at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
- Quality Control Technician · Quality · Technician
Full description from Teledyne FLIRAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
that help ensure OSHA/Safety compliance procedures.
- ✓Observe all company rules including plant health, safety and environmental rules, for example working through Tyco alarm control panel issues.
- ✓At times this position requires working closely with manufacturing, and engineering for line and/or equipment improvements.
- ✓Must be able to work 1st shift, overtime, and Saturdays (at least twice a month – half days) as required, on short notice.
- ✓Under limited supervision, will be required to perform minor electrical tasks; replace ballasts, light bulbs, run 110v-220v lines and other minor tasks (Air compressors, service repair and replace lines when needed Repair and replace nitrogen and vacuum lines/pumps and bottle gasses replace and storage), empty chemicals and recyclable materials, carpentry, painting, etc.
- ✓Perform minor plumbing including brazing of copper pipes, installing PVC piping, repair leaks, breaks and clogged lines. HVAC trouble shoot, perform carpentry, painting and drywall tasks, lay floor tile, install ceiling tiles. Must be able to diagnose, service, and repair some plant equipment, be able to read and understand engineering and specification control drawings, work around chemicals and be capable of learning hazardous waste operation and EPA standards for hazardous materials.
- ✓Need to be able to research parts on the internet and assist senior personnel in determining correct materials and/or equipment required for replacement/repair.
What you need
- ✓A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a maintenance role - required
- ✓Working in a manufacturing assembly or production environment - advantage
- ✓Requires a high school education or equivalent, computer literate, capable of searching for parts on the internet and be familiar with word and excel, work in a team environment, meet all attendance requirements, capable of assisting in completion of City, State and Federal regulatory reports - required
- ✓Must be able to read and follow maintenance instructions. Basic computer skills are a necessity - required
- ✓Must pass a respirator physical, able to wear a respirator and other personal protective equipment - required.
- ✓Be able to work in tight spaces, work in a clean room environment, climb a ladder and lift on routine basis 50-80 pounds - required
- ✓Have a valid Texas driver’s license and possess own transportation and be willing to travel to various distributors and vendors to pick up parts, and to purchase supplies - required
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Be visionary
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
Teledyne Micropac is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic who will maintain and repair the facility’s structure, equipment and grounds, including plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Performs skilled trades work, such as carpentry or painting in the construction, repair or alteration of structures such as walls, roofs or office fixtures. Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building plumbing and wiring required in the production process. Makes periodic or special inspections of the premise to determine repair work necessary. Works from blueprints, drawings or rough sketches.
for the position include, but are not limited to
- •Maintain basic building and grounds maintenance (outside/inside clean up).
- •Ability to understand processes of dangerous chemicals and building
What we offer
- •A collaborative, mission-driven work environment
- •Opportunities to grow within a global technology leader
- •Competitive compensation and benefits
- •Paid time off and holidays
- •Retirement savings plans
- •Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
What happens next
Apply online and our recruiting team will review your application. If your background aligns, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation. We value transparency and will keep you informed every step of the way.
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.