Maintenance Technician
Vertiv · Austin, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 17 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Vertiv (industrial) in Austin, TX.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Robotics, Automation, Welding
- 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 Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 207 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 211 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 49%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- PLC 31%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
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This plant: Vertiv in Austin
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Quality Engineer · Quality
Maintenance Technician at Vertiv in other locations
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Full description from VertivAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This position supports production by minimizing equipment downtime and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- ◆Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
- ◆Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- ◆Conduct routine inspections of production equipment and facility systems.
- ◆Install, modify, and maintain machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
- ◆Maintain and repair electrical systems, including motors, sensors, relays, and control panels.
- ◆Support Continuous Improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
- ◆Assist with equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, and facility projects.
- ◆Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- ◆Participate in on-call support and overtime as required.
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required.
- ✓Technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or related field preferred.
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- ✓Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- ✓Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
- ✓Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Understanding of robotics and automation systems.
- ✓Welding and fabrication experience.
- ✓Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
- ✓Forklift and aerial lift certification.
Physical
Requirements
- ✓Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
- ✓Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery.
- ✓Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and overtime as required.
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Key Competencies
- •Safety Focus
- •Problem Solving
- •Equipment Troubleshooting
- •Attention to Detail
- •Time Management
- •Communication Skills
- •Teamwork and Collaboration
- •Reliability and Accountability