LINK Staffing, in partnership with a reputable local company, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. If you have a passion for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment, we want to hear from you.
Position: Maintenance Technician
Type: Full-Time
Location: East Houston, TX
Pay: $25.00–$35.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (some weekends may be required)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, 401(k) (offered upon full-time hire)
Responsibilities:
- Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of equipment used in rubber goods production.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and repairs, including lighting, minor A/C issues, painting, and basic building maintenance.
- Ensure machinery and mechanical equipment operate efficiently by completing preventive maintenance on boilers, ovens, motors, cooling systems, exhaust equipment, conveyor systems, and production machines.
- Identify sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for issues, and using measuring and testing instruments.
- Dismantle devices to remove and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, lifts, and hand and power tools.
- Inspect and determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts; adjust functional parts of equipment and machines using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment, including lathes, mills, and welding apparatus.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
- Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Maintain continuity among other employees by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintain safety and best management practices by keeping a clean working environment and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as requested and needed, utilizing self-motivation techniques.
Requirements:
- Previous electrical background/experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency with VFD controls, electro-hydraulic systems, electro-pneumatic systems, motor control circuits, and various voltage systems including 120 VAC, 240 VAC, and 480 VAC.
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, and engineering specifications.
- Experience with machine shop instrumentation and equipment, including lathes, mills, and welding apparatus.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our LinkedIn job posting.
