Hands-On Industrial Maintenance Tech — Entry Level

The Dixon Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Training opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group is seeking a Production Maintenance Tech to learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide variety of industrial machinery, including mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

As an entry-level opportunity, you will gain hands-on training while supporting preventive maintenance, part replacement, and facility upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Entry-level maintenance or contracting experience is preferred
• Willingness to learn about industrial components including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics
• Interest in learning about industrial electrical systems, motor controls, wiring diagrams, AC/DC circuits, sensors and PLCs
• Motivation to learn complex engineering drawings and electrical/piping schematics

Responsibilities

• Maintain the operational ability of equipment by completing routine preventative maintenance checklists and activities
• Identify mechanical issues and repair or replace worn and broken parts
• Move, assemble, install, and dismantle industrial machinery using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools
• Use forklifts, aerial lifters, and cranes to move heavy materials safely
• Address general facility maintenance issues and carry out recycling duties
• Read and understand schematic diagrams, engineering blueprints, and sketches to guide assembly and repairs
• Strictly follow all work site safety requirements, regulations, and best practices

Skills

Mechanical background

Entry-level maintenance experience

Willingness to learn PLCs

Read schematics/blueprints

Problem-solving oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts/hoists

Power tools

Job description

The Dixon Group is seeking a Production Maintenance Tech to learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide variety of industrial machinery, including mechanical and electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

As an entry-level opportunity, you will gain hands-on training while supporting preventive maintenance, part replacement, and facility upkeep.