Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Grand Prairie, Tx

Shift: Days- 6:00AM-2:30PM

Starting Pay: $31.05/hour

Immediately Hiring!

Eligibility: Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Your impact

Reliability is the heartbeat of manufacturing—especially in aerospace. In this role, you’ll keep critical assets online and safe, ensuring our customers receive the quality products they rely on. From precision troubleshooting to on-the-fly fabrication, you’ll be the go-to expert for getting equipment back to peak condition and advancing facility-wide improvements.

Core responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and repair industrial machinery to sustain optimal performance.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults.
• Execute preventive maintenance routines that reduce failures and extend equipment life.
• Interpret and apply technical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Coordinate maintenance timing with production to limit downtime.
• Keep precise records and communicate equipment status updates.
• Uphold safety standards, including PPE and lock-out/tag-out protocols.
• Assist with installing and commissioning new equipment and upgrades.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that boost reliability and efficiency.
• Support facilities maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and SkyTrac safely and efficiently.
• Fabricate components for repairs and machine enhancements when required.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and communicate effectively with production teams.

What we’re looking for

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Comfort using diagnostic/test equipment to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and blueprints.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills; urgency in execution.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team.
• Clear communication skills.
• Flexibility for overtime or alternate shifts when required.
• Reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license to travel between two plant locations.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, and SkyTrac.
• PLC experience desired.

Physical requirements

• Lift heavy equipment and tools.
• Push/pull 51 lbs. or more.
• Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

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Compensation, benefits, and candidate experience

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Equal opportunity and accessibility

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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