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# Maintenance Technician IV at Union Technologies

- **Company:** Union Technologies
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Compensation:** $33–$50/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech/5deb1100-6a67-41ce-98c1-b5acef03f2d5

## Job description

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. [Read more in our Press Release](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/union-the-wests-new-arsenal-of-national-security-lethalitythe-worlds-newest-manufacturing-superpower-302443156.html) As a Maintenance Technician IV, your primary responsibility is to serve as a subject matter expert in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role plays a critical part in driving equipment reliability, leading complex problem-solving efforts, and supporting strategic maintenance and operational initiatives within a Factories-as-a-Stockpile environment. You will be expected to perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of CNC machines, forging presses, conveyors, and automated systems

- Lead advanced diagnostics, repair, and optimization of complex manufacturing systems including CNC machines, forging presses, and automated production equipment
- Serve as the primary technical resource for resolving critical equipment failures and downtime events
- Analyze maintenance and equipment data to identify trends and drive reliability improvements
- Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Support design, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and facility systems
- Lead cross-functional efforts with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance
- Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to maintenance personnel across all levels
- Support implementation and troubleshooting of PLC and control systems
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards, including lockout/tagout and OSHA requirements
- Assist in capital planning, spare parts strategy, and maintenance process improvements
- Support audits, documentation, and regulatory compliance activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, efficiency, and cost reduction
- Other duties as assigned

## Skills and Preferred Knowledge

- Expert-level troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Strong experience with CNC, forging, and automated manufacturing equipment
- Advanced knowledge of PLC systems, controls, and automation
- Deep understanding of reliability engineering and maintenance strategies
- Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent (technical degree or certification strongly preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive maintenance experience in manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership in complex troubleshooting and system optimization
- Experience with advanced automation and control systems

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. Benefits & Perks:

- Competitive pay with equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable schedule with overtime opportunities
- Training and growth opportunities

## About Union Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Union Technologies builds modular, autonomous, and intelligence-driven factories for the West, designed for rapid retooling and production of defense and mission-critical systems.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Dallas, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense manufacturing, industrial automation, military hardware production
- **Target customers**: U.S. and allied governments, defense contractors, mission-critical supply chains (B2G / B2B)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: Deterring adversaries forever by forging factories that learn, adapt, and accelerate production for modern conflict and commercial complexity.

## Products & Services
- **Faction (Command Platform)**: A software system that unifies planning, execution, and oversight using autonomous decision-making agents; replaces disconnected legacy systems with real-time, common-data-model operations.
- **Fabric (Execution Layer)**: Software that turns disconnected machines into responsive, self-describing systems with version-controlled configurations, instant rollback, and simulation tools for faster commissioning.
- **Factory-as-a-Stockpile™**: The core product – full reconfigurable, autonomous factories that continuously improve through feedback loops, designed for rapid output of munitions and mission-critical components.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Series A funding raised (amount not publicly available); 33 open positions listed across Dallas, San Jose, and other locations as of mid-2026.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Black Flag VC (hosts Union’s job board; likely investor or close partner). Additional investors not publicly disclosed.
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid hiring (33 positions in engineering, manufacturing, operations); dual location expansion (Dallas HQ + San Jose software office); focus on onshoring defense manufacturing for the West.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Factories-as-a-Stockpile™** concept – factories designed as strategic infrastructure that compound intelligence, not just capacity.
- **Software‑defined manufacturing** – Faction and Fabric create real‑time, autonomous feedback loops, enabling rapid retooling and continuous improvement in ways traditional factories cannot.
- **Defense‑first focus** – built from the ground up for high‑consequence missions, meeting security and reliability requirements from day one.
- **Hardened integration** – combines advanced software, robotics, AI, and industrial operations under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- Scale production capacity for 155mm rounds and next‑gen components; expand footprint to support allied defense needs.
- Deepen autonomy in factory operations through AI and machine learning on the shop floor.
- Partner with U.S. government and allied militaries to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Merit‑based, flat hierarchy, high autonomy with high standards. “Precision over flash” – results speak. Direct, disciplined, collaborative environment.
- **Work that matters**: Directly contribute to national security and industrial sovereignty; projects have real‑world impact.
- **Growth**: Structured mentorship, early ownership of meaningful work, advancement tied to grit and performance.
- **Work environment**: On‑site at secure facilities in Dallas, TX and San Jose, CA. Expect a mix of engineering, machining, and operations roles.
- **Perks**: Not detailed publicly, but the culture emphasizes purpose, accountability, and a strong team ethos rather than flashy perks.

## Sources
1. [union.tech](https://union.tech/)
2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/union-tech)
3. [union.tech/culture/](https://union.tech/culture/)
4. [blackflag.vc/hiring/union](https://www.blackflag.vc/hiring/union)

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