Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Industrial maintenance technicians are among the most sought-after and best-paid hourly workers in Arlington manufacturing because when a line goes down at GM Arlington Assembly or a Poly-America extrusion plant, every minute costs money, and only skilled techs can get it running again. Plants across the Great Southwest Industrial District compete hard for people who can troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
Current industrial maintenance Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians
These Arlington-area manufacturers regularly hire industrial maintenance technicians across automotive, plastics, and heavy industry.
- GM Arlington Assembly - skilled-trades maintenance on conveyors, robotics, and automated lines, at UAW scale.
- Poly-America - maintenance techs keeping high-volume plastics lines running.
- Forvia (Faurecia) - maintenance on molding and assembly equipment feeding GM.
- Trinity Industries - maintenance across railcar and industrial fabrication plants.
- Gestamp - press and automation maintenance supporting GM Arlington.
- Martinrea - electromechanical maintenance in the automotive supply chain.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about 20 to 26 dollars per hour
- Experienced: about 26 to 36 dollars per hour
- Senior (multi-craft, PLC/robotics tech): about 36 to 48 dollars per hour, with UAW-scale GM roles reaching higher
These are estimates that vary by skill set, industry, and union status. Techs with PLC, robotics, and electrical skills earn at the top. Most roles add shift differentials, heavy overtime, on-call pay, and benefits including medical and 401k.
How to Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Arlington
Most Arlington maintenance techs train through Tarrant County College's industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or electrical technology programs, or through apprenticeships and military experience. Skills in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLCs are essential, and manufacturer certs on Allen-Bradley or Siemens controls help. Texas does not license industrial maintenance techs, but an electrical license or NIMS credentials strengthen your standing and pay.
What the Job Involves
Industrial maintenance technicians install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, motors, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems, working fast to minimize downtime. The role is hands-on, technical, physical, and often includes nights, weekends, and on-call response.
Skills Employers Look For
- Electrical troubleshooting and control wiring
- Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair
- PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Fast, safe problem-solving under pressure
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington maintenance techs often start as a junior or mechanical tech, build multi-craft electrical and PLC skills, then advance to senior or controls technician, maintenance lead, and maintenance supervisor or reliability roles. At GM, skilled-trades maintenance is among the highest-paid hourly work in the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an industrial maintenance technician in Texas?
No. Texas does not require a specific license for industrial maintenance, though an electrical license, NIMS, or PLC certifications strengthen your resume and pay.
How long does it take to become an industrial maintenance technician in Arlington?
A Tarrant County College certificate or associate degree takes one to two years, and reaching senior multi-craft or controls level through experience usually takes three to five years.
What is the night-shift or overtime pay for maintenance techs in Arlington?
Night shifts commonly add about 2 to 4 dollars per hour, overtime past 40 hours pays time-and-a-half, and on-call and callback pay are common given the need to restore downed lines quickly.
Can you work as an industrial maintenance technician remotely in Arlington?
No. Maintenance requires being on-site with the equipment, though some senior techs support remote monitoring. The core repair work is hands-on.
Which Arlington employer pays maintenance techs the most?
GM Arlington Assembly generally leads on maintenance pay through its UAW skilled-trades scale, with high-volume plants like Poly-America and automation-heavy suppliers also paying well for PLC and robotics skills.