Hands-On Industrial Maintenance Technician - Keep Production Running

Creative Employment Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Employment Solutions is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and related mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will diagnose equipment failures, perform preventive maintenance, replace worn components, and safely return equipment to production.

This position supports manufacturing operations producing flexible HVAC duct and fiberglass-related products.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and explain repairs performed.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and mechanical component replacement.
• Working knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic systems; hydraulic experience is a plus.
• Ability to use common maintenance tools safely and effectively.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to work the assigned shift in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems on production machinery and material-handling equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace bearings, belts, chains, pulleys, sprockets, shafts, couplings, and gearboxes.
• Diagnose issues involving conveyors, rollers, feed systems, and other moving production components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic cylinders, valves, air lines, and other pneumatic systems.
• Assist with hydraulic equipment and pump repairs where applicable.
• Identify the causes of unusual noise, vibration, overheating, misalignment, or repeated equipment failures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and appropriate measuring tools to complete repairs.
• Assist electrical maintenance personnel with equipment repairs that require coordinated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate repair records and communicate equipment conditions to the maintenance supervisor.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safely release stored mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic energy before working on equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Tools

Bearings and drive systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems (plus)

Job description

Creative Employment Solutions is seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and related mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will diagnose equipment failures, perform preventive maintenance, replace worn components, and safely return equipment to production.

This position supports manufacturing operations producing flexible HVAC duct and fiberglass-related products.