We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join a premier metal fabrication and processing leader in the Fort Worth, TXarea. This isn’t just a maintenance role—it is an expert-level position designed for a disciplined troubleshooter who takes pride in professional workmanship and permanent fixes. This is a high-visibility role in a collaborative, professional environment where the owners are present and invested in your success.
Benefits:
- Base salary up to $175K. If your target pay is higher, we still encourage you to apply—we could request adjustments based on experience and market conditions.
- Comprehensive benefits and PTO package.
- We actively reinvest in new technology and offer company-paid training and certifications to keep your skills at the cutting edge.
- Close-knit, professional culture and constant growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Methodically diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems..
- Maintain and repair steel fabrication machinery, including laser cutters, plasma cutters, press brakes, shears, and saws.
- Act as the internal subject matter expert for overhead bridge cranes. You will troubleshoot, give direction to external vendors, and ensure safe rigging/lifting.
- Repair 3-phase motor systems (up to 480V). Troubleshoot at the PLC I/O level (Allen-Bradley/Siemens) and perform VFD parameter checks and fault diagnosis.
- Manage PMs and repairs for a critical fleet of forklifts and aerial lifts to ensure constant material flow.
- Perform teardowns and rebuilds of hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, and regulators.
- Execute heavy PM schedules using a CMMS, identifying critical spares and driving root-cause improvements to eliminate repeat failures.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in steel processing, metal fabrication, or high-uptime manufacturing plants (e.g., backgrounds from companies like Ryerson, Delta Steel, or Industrial Steel).
- Strong ability to troubleshoot 480V/3-phase motors and controls. Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and ladder diagrams.
- Expert-level understanding of seals, pumps, and mechanical power transmissions (gearboxes, bearings, couplings).
- Hands-on experience maintaining bridge cranes and hoists.
- Non-negotiable commitment to LOTO, arc-flash awareness, and Fall Protection.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a significant plus.
- Ability to “go online” with PLCs to trace signals and commission VFDs.
- Capability in MIG/FCAW/SMAW for equipment repair and fabrication.
- OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, NCCER, or Crane Inspection certifications.
Application Process
If your experience matches the description above, submit your resume, and one of our recruiters will be in touch to tell you more about the position and learn more about your experience and aspirations.
If your experience does not match this job description, we still encourage you to reach out to one of our recruiters, so we can learn about your professional aspirations for future job openings.
About Bemana
Bemana provides recruiting services to the nation’s equipment and industrial sectors. Our clients and candidates value us for our specialized recruiting expertise, vast knowledge of the equipment and industrial job market, and ability to solve their most challenging employment needs. We have successfully recruited thousands of top-level professionals filling a wide range of management, sales, engineering, and technical positions across the nation.
Welcome to Bemana and we look forward to getting to know more about you.
Referral Program
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