Maintenance Technician (1ST)

Summit Staffing
  • Houston, TX
  • $35–$39 Per Hour
1 day ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic
Overview Summary
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

LocationHouston, 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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