Maintenance Technician & Mechanic
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6647833
Date Posted: 11/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Abilene, Texas
Description
Go to end ⇓The company — a long-established producer of cookies, crackers, and snack products — is expanding its maintenance team to support two modern manufacturing plants in Abilene. As a Maintenance Technician, you will keep production equipment running safely and efficiently through hands-on mechanical and electrical work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across production lines.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve output.
- Install, adjust, and calibrate PLCs and industrial controls.
- Collaborate with production supervisors to prioritize maintenance tasks and safety.
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, the military, or a similar industry.
- Proficiency in mechanical systems.
- Basic hand tools required; the company offers tool reimbursement for specialty tools.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Welding, cutting, or fabrication experience.
- Electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Technicians: ability to troubleshoot and repair PLCs (I/O), controls, and automated equipment.
- Mechanics: ability to troubleshoot conveyors, motors, belts, chains, sprockets, rollers, bearings, gearboxes, etc.
- Strong teamwork, safety awareness, and communication skills.
Shift: Openings across two manufacturing facilities (north & south plants). Production shifts are Monday–Friday 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, and 11pm–7am with overtime potential. Some production areas run a 6am–4pm shift Monday–Thursday. Some weekend rotations/coverage scheduled in advance with a crew of four maintenance staff for preventative maintenance.
Compensation: $33–$35/hr for technicians and $25–$31/hr for mechanics (plus growth opportunity within bands) + $1/hr daily attendance bonus + $1/hr on-time arrival bonus (~20% daily bonus on top of base pay). Full relocation available.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; weekly pay; training and advancement opportunities within a stable 30-year Abilene employer.
Company Description:
Why This Opportunity:
Keys to Success:
- Strong dependability and ownership of your work.
- Desire to learn modern automation and industrial controls.
- Team-oriented mindset with close collaboration alongside production and engineering.
- Commitment to long-term professional growth in a company that invests in its people.

























