3rd & 4th Shift Maintenance Technician (El Paso → Midland

3rd & 4th Shift Maintenance Technician (Midland, TX)

AST Space Mobile 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 Space Mobile 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.

Pay: up to $42 an hour based on experience, with overtime opportunities.

Schedule:

• 3rd Shift – Weekends: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (3x12 schedule) with a 20% shift differential and paid lunch and breaks
• 4th Shift – Weekend Nights: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. (3x12 schedule) with a 25% 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.

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Support production operations by responding to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Assist with installation, modification, relocation, and commissioning of production equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities.

Facility Maintenance

• Maintain building systems including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, compressed air systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Perform general facility repairs and maintenance activities as needed.
• Maintain safe and efficient facility operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety practices, and company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with company policies and applicable regulations.

What You Bring:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, military maintenance, facilities maintenance, electronics maintenance, or related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Military maintenance experience (Electrical Maintenance, Aviation Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, etc.)
• Manufacturing,…