Maintenance Technician IV

Employer description

Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.

We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release

As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility is to serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role plays a critical part in driving equipment reliability, leading complex problem-solving efforts, and supporting strategic maintenance and operational initiatives within a Factories-as-a-Stockpile environment. You will be expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems

Lead advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems including CNC machines, forging presses, and automated production equipment

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 to improve equipment performance

Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel across all levels

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

Support audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction

Other duties as assigned

Skills and Preferred Knowledge

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

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree or certification strongly preferred)

10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing

Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization

Experience with advanced automation and control systems

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

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 during working hours

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 over-time, and weekends to meet customer demands

Personal Protective Equipment - typically required to perform the essential functions of this job - will be provided.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive pay with equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Stable schedule with overtime opportunities

Training and growth opportunities