Maintenance Technician
US$42 / hr base salary
Posted 14 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift, Site 4”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$42 / hr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$7,728 |
| Total comp | US$85,000 |
Study levelCertificate
Field of studyMaintenance
Study levelAssociate degree
AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.
This position is based in our satellite production facility in Midland, TX.
Position Summary
AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and reliability of production equipment, facility systems, and manufacturing operations within our satellite production facility. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, repairing equipment, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting skills, preventative maintenance experience, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, military maintenance, aerospace, electronics, reliability engineering, or industrial operations is highly preferred.
Pay: up to $42 an hour based on experience, with overtime opportunities.
Shift: 2nd Shift – Nights: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. (4x10 schedule) with a 10% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks
What you’ll do:
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, machinery, and support equipment.
- Inspect equipment and systems to identify wear, potential failures, and reliability concerns.
- Document maintenance activities using maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Assist in developing and improving preventative maintenance programs.
Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and diagnostic tools.
- Repair or replace motors, sensors, relays, switches, pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, valves, and related equipment.
- Utilize multimeters, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and restore equipment functionality.