Job Ref: # 6647833
Date Posted: 11/14/2025
City, State: Abilene, Texas
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.
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.
Estimated Total Annual Compensation: $70K–$80K+ potential with overtime and bonuses.
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
Company Description:
The company has been producing high-quality snack products in Abilene for more than 30 years and employs over 600 team members across two facilities. Certified under FDA, Kosher, and Halal standards, the company blends craftsmanship with innovation to deliver well-known brands nationwide. The culture emphasizes loyalty, stability, and long-term employee growth — many team members have more than 20 years of service.
Why This Opportunity:
This is a chance to join a stable, established food manufacturer with deep roots in the Abilene community and a strong commitment to veteran hiring and technical development. Leadership is partnering with Orion Talent to increase veteran representation from 2% to 10% by 2026. Technicians here earn competitive wages, advance quickly, and enjoy a family-style atmosphere under supportive, hands-on leadership. Texas also has no state income tax, improving your take-home pay.
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.
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