Maintenance Technician II

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.

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As a Maintenance Technician II, your primary responsibility is to independently perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing systems. This role requires increased technical capability and ownership of maintenance tasks across forging, machining, and facility systems.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and facility systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore systems to operational status in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and detailed work orders within CMMS systems
• Assist in installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment
• Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements
• Identify equipment reliability issues and recommend corrective actions
• Support maintenance of spare parts inventory and assist with procurement needs
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance
• Other duties as assigned
• Skills and Preferred Knowledge
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking
• Understanding of industrial safety practices and regulations
• Good problem-solving and communication skills
• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical certification preferred)
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment
• 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.