Job Description

**Plant Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & PLC/Electrical)

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**Express Employment Professionals of Denton County 

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**Location:

** Denton, TX

**Position Summary

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The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment across the facility. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude combined with electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe, efficient plant operations.

**Key Responsibilities

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**Mechanical Maintenance

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• Diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial equipment such as pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery

• Align, replace, and rebuild mechanical components as needed

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals

**Electrical & PLC Responsibilities

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• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, drives, VFDs, sensors, and control circuits

• Diagnose and repair issues within PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

• Assist with PLC programming, modifications, and system improvements

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams

• Support instrumentation calibration and control system functionality

**Operations & Safety

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• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform timely repairs to reduce downtime

• Follow all safety policies, including lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and performance

• Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams to resolve recurring issues

**Required Qualifications

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• High school diploma or GED (technical certification or associate degree preferred)

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or plant environment

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial electrical systems

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics

**Work Environment & Physical Requirements

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• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment (heat, noise, dust, moving equipment)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks

• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and on-call as needed

**Key Competencies

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• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Attention to detail and commitment to safety

• Team-oriented with good communication skills

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to maintenance

While working as an Express Associate, you can become eligible for a variety of benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay

• Direct Deposit

• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)

• Medical Plan

• Referral Bonuses

Associates may be required to work a specified number of hours and/or weeks before they become eligible for some benefits.

**Contact our office at (940) 312-7347, or by email *[email protected]*. **