Job Ref: # 4406515
Date Posted: 2/4/2026
Location: Abilene, Texas
Salary (USD): $25 - $35
Description
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.
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.
Travel: None
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