We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic to support facility and equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll be responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting machinery and equipment, responding to production downtime, and supporting overall plant reliability and efficiency.
Job Details
Location: Northwest Houston, TX 77064
Type: Full-Time/ Temp to Hire
Shift: Monday-Friday; 6am-2:30 pm
Pay:$35-$39
Key Responsibilities
Install, align, repair, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
Perform routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance (TPM).
Use machine tools, including lathes and grinders, to fabricate or repair parts as needed.
Maintain and support a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and spare parts inventory.
Respond quickly to production downtime and operator maintenance requests.
Identify and implement improvements to equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
Follow all company safety protocols, ISO procedures, and plant maintenance standards.
Skills & Experience
3+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
2-year vocational/technical degree or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and power transmission systems.
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting and working with PLCs and automated systems.
Previous experience using CMMS and preventive maintenance programs.
Welding and metal fabrication experience.
Experience with machine tools such as lathes and grinders.
Knowledge of TPM and equipment reliability improvement practices.
Work Environment
Manufacturing/plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, machinery, and varying temperatures.
Must be able to stand for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Position requires regular use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
Must follow required safety procedures and ISO standards.
Requires the ability to respond quickly to equipment issues and production downtime.
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive access to:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company matching
Life insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Salary
$35–$39 Per Hour
Skills
Blueprintsunmatched
Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
Hydraulic Engineeringunmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Latheunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
Metal Manufacturingunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Power Transmissionunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Total Productive Maintenanceunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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