Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician 

Location: Fernley, NV 

Shift:  Day shift on a 2/2/3 schedule 7am to 7pm

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Pay Range: $38.42 to $44.14/HR DOE

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a highly skilled, well-rounded Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our composite decking manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role requiring extensive experience across multiple critical plant systems — not a single-discipline specialist. 

The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of industrial boilers, air compressor systems, hot oil systems, chillers, hydraulics, extrusion equipment, grinding/crushing systems, PLC troubleshooting, and flame safety systems.  

This position plays a key role in keeping both plant utilities and production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This is not a single-system boiler technician position. Candidates must have experience across multiple plant utility systems.   

KEY DUTIES 

• Repair and maintain preventive maintenance on all mechanical systems including weight feeders, scales, conveyors, hot oil, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment. 

• Repair all electrical, electronic systems including servo equipment, photo eyes, electronic sensors, temperature controls and combustion equipment. 

• Troubleshooting of programmable logic controls including understanding of ladder logic.  

• Responsible for metal fabrication, machining, facility maintenance and preventative maintenance to the facility and all equipment. 

• Participate in the management and maintenance of the parts inventory system, including researching equipment to determine parts required. 

• Support engineering in the improvement and/or development and implementation of new products and processes. 

• Perform housekeeping duties to keep plant appearance at an acceptable and safe manner. 

• Working knowledge of motors, drives, control wiring and PLC’s required. 

Physical Demands: In this role, you must be able to lift 50 pounds, be able to work from heights, stand for extended periods and climb ladders. 

Work Environment: This job takes place in and around a manufacturing facility. This role will be exposed to a wide variety of environmental situations, including a wide range of temperatures.  Position entails a significant of time wearing a harness in a boom lift, up to 30+ feet off the ground.  Work may occasionally take place in confined spaces, and employee will be expected to wear the appropriate PPE. 

EXPERIENCE 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ALL of the following: 

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  • Industrial boilers 
  
  
  
  

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  • Air compressor systems 
  
  
  
  

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  • Hot oil systems 
  
  
  
  

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  • Chillers 
  
  
  
  

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  • Hydraulic systems 
  
  
  
  

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  • PLC troubleshooting 
  
  
  
  

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Safety-first mindset 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• Experience working on extrusion equipment preferred 

COMPENSATION 

Hourly compensation for this role $34.89 to $36.59 depending on experience. 

WHO WE ARE 

We’re the No. 1 decking brand in the world, and we’re determined to keep it that way. This is how we do it: 

• Hold ourselves to relentlessly high standards. 

• Focus on action and results. 

• Push ourselves and each other to the next level. 

• Always do the right thing. 

• Prioritize quality. 

• Take safety seriously. 

• Never settle for second best. 

If that sounds like you, keep reading. 

When you join the Trex family, you’ll become part of a passionate team of self-starters who came to win and never back down. 

We won’t hold your hand. You’ll need to embrace the challenge of figuring things out on your own. 

Also, if you have a great idea, speak up. We want to hear it. 

BENEFITS & PERKS 

We believe that hard work should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are just a few of the perks beyond the paycheck: 

• Time Off - We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation. 

• Bonuses- We know you like a good challenge. Hit your targets, and we’ll pay you extra. 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Choose from a variety of options. We’ll pick up a pretty generous part of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program. 

• 401(k) With Company Match- Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar. 

• Tuition Reimbursement- We’re all about pushing to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab. 

• Training and Education- We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online, on-site and nearby. 

• Stock Purchase Program- Invest in Trex at a discounted price. 

• Employee Discount Program- We sell the world’s No. 1 decking brand. It makes sense that you’d want it at your house too, so we’ll give you a discount. 

CAREER ADVANCEMENT 

We offer leadership positions to the team members who earn them. If you’re looking to continue to grow your career or learn new things, you’ll have plenty of opportunities. 

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