Maintenance Technician IV

The role

You will serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. You will perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems.

What you will do

• Lead advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems
• Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving critical equipment failures and downtime events
• Analyze maintenance and equipment data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements
• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Support design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems
• Lead cross-functional efforts with engineering, production, and quality teams
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel
• Support implementation and troubleshooting of PLC and control systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements
• Assist in capital planning, spare parts strategy, and maintenance process improvements

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization
• Experience with advanced automation and control systems
• Walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, and move continually
• Lift over 50 pounds, along with over the head lifting
• Vision abilities, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus
• Able to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends

Nice to have

• technical degree or certification strongly preferred
• Expert-level troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Strong experience with CNC, forging, and automated manufacturing equipment
• Advanced knowledge of PLC systems, controls, and automation
• Deep understanding of reliability engineering and maintenance strategies
• Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Benefits

• Competitive pay with equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
• Training and growth opportunities

About the company

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength.