Maintenance Technician

Immediately Hiring!

**Aerospace Maintenance Technician (Industrial/ Manufacturing) **

Location: Grand Prairie, Tx

Shift: Days- 6:00AM-2:30PM

Starting Pay: $31.05/hour

Eligibility: Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and extend machinery life.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Collaborate with production teams to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report on equipment status.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in facilities repairs.
• Operate material handling equipment includes forklift, scissor lift, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills.
• Perform general facilities maintenance work.
• Fabricate parts for repairs and machine upgrades as needed.
• Communicate effectively with production team members and maintain clean work areas, including the maintenance shop.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Qualifications

• Required 3 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient in using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or shifts if required.
• You must have a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel between two plant locations.
• Experience operating forklift, scissor lift, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
• PLC experience is desired.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing tasks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and tools.
• Ability to push/pull 51 lbs. or more.
• Comfortable working in various environments, including confined spaces and heights.
• Ability to stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

**The PPG Way 2030 **

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to

[https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources

](https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources).

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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