Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician
Trex · Carson City, NV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Trex (industrial) in Carson City, NV. If you’re looking to continue to grow your career or learn new things, you’ll have plenty of opportunities.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Machining, Extrusion
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in Nevada.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 53%
- Automation 23%
- ✓ PLC 20%
- EHS / safety 20%
- Welding 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician at Trex in other locations
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Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, well-rounded Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our composite decking manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role requiring extensive experience across multiple critical plant systems — not a single-discipline specialist.
The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of industrial boilers, air compressor systems, hot oil systems, chillers, hydraulics, extrusion equipment, grinding/crushing systems, PLC troubleshooting, and flame safety systems.
This position plays a key role in keeping both plant utilities and production equipment operating safely and efficiently . This is not a single-system boiler technician position. Candidates must have experience across multiple plant utility systems.
Key duties
- ◆Repair and maintain preventive maintenance on all mechanical systems including weight feeders, scales, conveyors, hot oil, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment.
- ◆Repair all electrical, electronic systems including servo equipment, photo eyes, electronic sensors, temperature controls and combustion equipment.
- ◆Troubleshooting of programmable logic controls including understanding of ladder logic.
- ◆Responsible for metal fabrication, machining, facility maintenance and preventative maintenance to the facility and all equipment.
- ◆Participate in the management and maintenance of the parts inventory system, including researching equipment to determine parts required.
- ◆Support engineering in the improvement and/or development and implementation of new products and processes.
- ◆Perform housekeeping duties to keep plant appearance at an acceptable and safe manner.
- ◆Working knowledge of motors, drives, control wiring and PLC’s required.
Physical Demands: In this role, you must be able to lift 50 pounds, be able to work from heights, stand for extended periods and climb ladders.
Work Environment: This job takes place in and around a manufacturing facility. This role will be exposed to a wide variety of environmental situations, including a wide range of temperatures. Position entails a significant of time wearing a harness in a boom lift, up to 30+ feet off the ground. Work may occasionally take place in confined spaces, and employee will be expected to wear the appropriate PPE.
Required Skills & Experience
- ✓5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Strong experience with several of the following industrial utility systems:
- ✓Industrial boilers
- ✓Air compressor systems
- ✓Hot oil systems
- ✓Chillers
- ✓Hydraulic systems
- ✓PLC troubleshooting
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- ✓Safety-first mindset
Preferred Skills & Experience
- ✓Experience working on extrusion equipment preferred
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Job Title: Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: Fernley, NV
Shift: 2/2/3 schedule 7am to 7pm (Day Shift), 7pm - 7am (Night Shift)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $40.37 to $44.14 per hour based on experience
Bonus: $5,000.00 USD minus applicable holdings paid 30 days after hire
Who we are
We’re the No. 1 decking brand in the world, and we’re determined to keep it that way. This is how we do it:
- •Hold ourselves to relentlessly high standards.
- •Focus on action and results.
- •Push ourselves and each other to the next level.
- •Always do the right thing.
- •Prioritize quality.
- •Take safety seriously.
- •Never settle for second best.
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
When you join the Trex family, you’ll become part of a passionate team of self-starters who came to win and never back down.
We won’t hold your hand. You’ll need to embrace the challenge of figuring things out on your own.
Also, if you have a great idea, speak up. We want to hear it.
Benefits & perks
We believe that hard work should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are just a few of the perks beyond the paycheck:
- •Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
- •Bonuses - We know you like a good challenge. Hit your targets, and we’ll pay you extra.
- •Health, Dental and Vision Insurance - Choose from a variety of options. We’ll pick up a pretty generous part of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- •401(k) With Company Match - Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
- •Tuition Reimbursement - We’re all about pushing to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
- •Training and Education - We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online, on-site and nearby.
- •Stock Purchase Program - Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
- •Employee Discount Program - We sell the world’s No. 1 decking brand. It makes sense that you’d want it at your house too, so we’ll give you a discount.
Career advancement
We offer leadership positions to the team members who earn them. If you’re looking to continue to grow your career or learn new things, you’ll have plenty of opportunities.
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