Maintenance Technician III

Location: Dallas, Texas Area
Schedule: Full-time

Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt

Shift: 6:30am - 2:30pm

Do you dream of working in a fast-paced environment where your initiative drives success?

At Hempel, we’re more than a coatings company—we protect what matters most. We’re looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician III to join our Dallas team and keep our operations running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

As a Maintenance Technician III, you’ll ensure the reliability of our production equipment and create a safe environment for your colleagues. Your day-to-day will include:

• Maintain and repair equipment: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, valves, motors, conveyors, mixers, filling lines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and related production equipment.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues: Use advanced PLC knowledge, electrical schematics, diagnostic tools (multimeters, test meters), and VFD programming to quickly identify and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system problems.

• Support production efficiency: Partner with production teams to minimize downtime, schedule repairs strategically, and ensure equipment is available when needed.

• Work safely and responsibly: Follow ISO, OSHA, and Hempel safety guidelines, including LOTO procedures, confined space protocols, PPE use, and chemical handling (SDS reference).

• Keep records and share knowledge: Document all work in the CMMS system, report irregularities, maintain parts inventory, and transfer knowledge through training and coaching.

• Be ready when it counts: Serve as essential staff during emergencies, responding to call-ins or on-call needs to keep operations running.

Do you want to work in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment?

We’re seeking a highly experienced technician with strong technical skills and a safety-first mindset:

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Advanced skills in PLC troubleshooting/programming and VFDs.

• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and diagrams.

• Skilled in the use of diagnostic tools such as multimeters.

• Proficient with basic computer applications and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications preferred.

Do you want to be part of a global team where collaboration drives success?

At Hempel, you’ll join a global community built on trust, responsibility, and teamwork. Here, your expertise matters, your voice is heard, and your work makes an impact.

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment
• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 vacation days to start
• 6 personal days
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement
• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one
• Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected
• Enjoy 16 weeks of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid paternity leave, supporting you during life’s most important moments.
• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

Application due

2025-11-28

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Production

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to i