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Maintenance Technician – PLC & Automation (2nd Shift)

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Garland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/14/2026
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Job details:
PLC & Automation Maintenance Technician | Up to $48/hr Shift Premiums | Advanced Manufacturing Environment

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Salary: $35 - $48 per hour


A bit about us:

We are a market leader in the food manufacturing industry with a long-standing reputation for quality, consistency, and innovation. As a family-owned company with multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide, we continue to invest heavily in our people, automation technology, and operational excellence.

Our Garland facility utilizes highly automated production systems and state-of-the-art equipment, providing technicians with the opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing technologies while building a long-term career with a stable and growing organization.


Why join us?
  • Pay: $35 - $48/hr based on experience
  • 10% shift premium for off-hours shifts
  • 15% premium for weekend work
  • Work with highly automated manufacturing and packaging equipment
  • Strong career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Average 45-hour work week
  • Stable, family-owned organization with long-term growth
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
o $0 premium employee-only medical plan
o 401(k) with company match and profit sharing
o PTO and floating holidays
o Tuition reimbursement
o Wellness incentives


Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician with strong PLC troubleshooting experience to support our automated manufacturing operation in Garland, TX. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex electrical and controls issues while working on advanced production equipment.

Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment
  • Diagnose and resolve PLC, electrical, and control system issues
  • Support processing, packaging, warehouse, and utility systems
  • Maintain and troubleshoot:
o Fillers
o Case packers
o Palletizers
o Conveyors
  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities
Qualifications
Electrical & Controls
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting experience required
  • Allen Bradley PLC experience including:
o SLC 500
o PLC 5
o Logix 5000
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
  • Experience troubleshooting 480V 3-phase systems
  • Knowledge of low-voltage controls
  • Experience with VFDs and servo systems
Mechanical
  • Experience with:
o Pumps
o Valves
o Gearboxes
o Pneumatic systems
o Hydraulic systems
  • Welding experience (MIG, TIG, or Arc)
  • Mill and lathe experience preferred
Additional Qualifications
  • CMMS experience preferred
  • Food, beverage, dairy, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Additional Details
  • Location: Garland, TX
  • Shift: 2nd Shift
  • Compensation: $35 - $48/hr based on experience
  • Shift premiums available
  • Full benefits package

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