Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Industrial maintenance technicians keep Arlington's plants running, from the IAC parts plant feeding GM Arlington Assembly to Poly-America's lines in Grand Prairie. Posted pay reaches $25 to $35.75 an hour. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring, what it pays and how to train.
Current industrial maintenance technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Industrial Maintenance Technician Work in Arlington
Arlington's maintenance demand starts with the auto plant. GM Arlington Assembly on East Abram Street builds full-size SUVs, and suppliers around it, such as International Automotive Components (IAC), run three shifts that need technicians on nights. Across the Great Southwest Industrial District and into Grand Prairie, Poly-America hires industrial maintenance mechanics, electricians and engineers to keep its plastics lines moving.
West on I-30 and I-20, the Siemens electrical equipment plant in Fort Worth hires maintenance mechanics to keep CNC machinery, conveyors and hoists running. The common thread is downtime: when a line stops, these plants pay for people who can trace an electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic fault fast, which is why 2nd and 3rd shift roles and shift differentials are standard here.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians
These employers have posted maintenance roles in Arlington and the nearby metro on their own careers sites:
- International Automotive Components (IAC) - the GM supplier's Arlington plant is hiring an industrial maintenance technician on 3rd shift, 10pm to 6am, plus maintenance supervisors.
- Poly-America - the Grand Prairie plastics maker lists industrial maintenance mechanic, industrial maintenance electrician and industrial maintenance engineer openings.
- Siemens - the Fort Worth plant hires 2nd shift maintenance mechanics for CNC machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical controls.
- GM Arlington Assembly - GM runs its skilled trades apprenticeship in Arlington, with trades including electrician, machine repair and millwright.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $22 to $26 an hour for mechanical and junior maintenance techs.
- Experienced: roughly $27 to $36 an hour for multi-craft techs who handle electrical and controls.
- Senior / lead: about $38 to $45 an hour for senior, controls and lead technicians.
These are estimates. Siemens in Fort Worth has posted $25.00 to $35.75 an hour plus a 5 percent 2nd shift differential, and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the national median for industrial machinery mechanics, maintenance workers and millwrights at $30.82 an hour (May 2025), with the top 10 percent above about $45. Electrical and PLC skills, night shifts, overtime and union scale at the auto plant move pay the most.
How to Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Arlington
Most employers want a high school diploma or GED plus mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience. Tarrant County College South Campus in Fort Worth offers the Industrial Technician AAS and certificates, a Mechatronics certificate and an Electronics Technology: Robotics and Automation AAS. GM's skilled trades apprenticeship includes Arlington. Texas has no license for the industrial maintenance technician title, but the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses electricians and its plant exemptions are narrow, so ask whether a role's electrical work needs a TDLR license.
What the Job Involves
Industrial maintenance technicians run preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair production machines, conveyors, hoists, motors and controls, and calibrate equipment to checklists. The work includes rigging and moving machinery, fitting pipe and tubing, wiring and testing electrical equipment, and reading schematics and manuals. Expect nights, weekends and call-ins when a line goes down.
Skills Employers Look For
- Electrical troubleshooting and control wiring
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair
- PLC and automated equipment troubleshooting
- Schematic, manual and blueprint reading
- Preventive maintenance and CMMS records
- Welding and fabrication for repairs
- Safe lockout and rigging practice
Career Path and Advancement
Arlington techs often start in a mechanical or junior maintenance role, add electrical and PLC skills, and move up to senior or controls technician. Plants in the metro also post maintenance supervisor and maintenance lead roles, and the Siemens Fort Worth plant has posted a maintenance supervisor at $61,547 to $105,509 a year. Reliability and maintenance engineering are the next step for techs who add a degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an industrial maintenance technician in Texas?
There is no Texas license for the job title itself. Electrical work is licensed by TDLR, and its exemptions cover only certain workplaces such as electrical equipment manufacturers, chemical plants and refineries, so the answer depends on the plant and the work.
How much do industrial maintenance technicians make in Arlington?
Entry techs generally earn about $22 to $26 an hour, experienced multi-craft techs about $27 to $36, and senior or controls techs into the low $40s. Siemens in Fort Worth has posted $25.00 to $35.75 an hour plus a shift differential.
Are there night shift maintenance jobs in Arlington?
Yes. IAC's Arlington plant is hiring an industrial maintenance technician for 10pm to 6am, and Siemens in Fort Worth hires maintenance mechanics on 2nd shift with a 5 percent differential.
Where can I train for industrial maintenance near Arlington?
Tarrant County College South Campus in Fort Worth offers an Industrial Technician AAS, shorter Industrial Technician and Mechatronics certificates, and a Robotics and Automation AAS. GM also runs a skilled trades apprenticeship that lists Arlington.
How long does it take to become an industrial maintenance technician?
A TCC certificate takes one to two semesters and the AAS about two years of full-time study. Most techs then need several years on the floor to reach senior, multi-craft or controls level.
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