Entry-Level Equipment Maintenance Technician

Core Personnel Staffing Services; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Personnel Staffing Services is seeking an entry-level Equipment Maintenance Technician for a premier structural precast concrete manufacturing facility in Hempstead, TX. The role involves assisting senior mechanics with daily plant inspections, routine servicing, and basic electrical/pneumatic checks to support preventive maintenance.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who is eager to learn and grow in an industrial maintenance trade, with no extensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training is a plus.
• Basic experience using hand and power tools, measuring instruments.
• Willingness to learn industrial electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Technician Assistance: Support lead mechanics and technicians with daily repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Routine Servicing: Perform basic equipment lubrications, oil checks, filter changes, and pneumatic hose replacements across the plant.
• Tool & Workstation Prep: Organize maintenance tools, prepare work areas, stage replacement parts, and assist with equipment teardowns.
• Basic Diagnostics: Read basic work orders, inspect sensors, check electrical connections, and test basic machine operations.
• Plant Safety & 5S: Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures, wear PPE, and keep shop areas clean and organized.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Willingness to Learn

Physical Stamina

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training (mechanics/HVAC/electronics)

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Measuring Instruments

Job description

Job Title: Entry-Level Equipment Maintenance Technician

Location: Hempstead, TX 77445 (Serving Katy / Sealy / Waller Area)

Industry: Structural Precast Concrete & Heavy Manufacturing

Schedule: Full-Time, First Shift (Monday – Friday, overtime as needed, day shift)

Pay Rate: $18 / hour (Based on experience & mechanical aptitude)

About the Role

Core Personnel Staffing Services is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Equipment Technician for a premier structural precast concrete manufacturing facility in Hempstead, TX.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong mechanical aptitude, a great work ethic, and a desire to learn industrial maintenance hands-on. Working alongside senior mechanics and lead technicians, you will assist with daily plant inspections, routine equipment servicing, basic electrical/pneumatic checks, and preventive maintenance.

(No extensive prior industrial experience required—we are looking for reliable candidates who are eager to learn and grow in a technical trade!)

Key Responsibilities

Technician Assistance: Support lead mechanics and technicians with daily repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on production machinery.

Routine Servicing: Perform basic equipment lubrications, oil checks, filter changes, and pneumatic hose replacements across the plant.

Tool & Workstation Prep: Organize maintenance tools, prepare work areas, stage replacement parts, and assist with equipment teardowns.

Basic Diagnostics: Assist with reading basic work orders, inspecting sensors, checking electrical connections, and testing basic machine operations.

Plant Safety & 5S: Follow strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain clean, organized shop work areas.

Required Qualifications

Mechanical Aptitude: Basic experience using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments (from automotive, vocational training, farm equipment, or general labor settings).

Work Ethic & Willingness to Learn: Strong desire to learn industrial electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems on the job.

Physical Ability: Able to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand/walk for the duration of the shift.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; vocational/technical school courses in mechanics, HVAC, or electronics are a plus.

Bilingual Capability (Plus): English/Spanish bilingual skills are helpful for team collaboration.