Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Jetstream of Houston; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetstream of Houston is seeking a maintenance technician to support waterblast equipment on customer sites and at our facilities. The role involves performing routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and coordinating parts and repairs to ensure equipment remains operational.

The successful candidate will hold a high school diploma, have 2+ years of maintenance experience with industrial equipment, and be willing to travel up to 10%. Forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of maintenance experience including but not limited to, industrial equipment such as pumps and motors are required.
• Ability to obtain Forklift certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in person or over the phone to educate potential customers on the safe use and features of waterblast equipment
• Generate work order to perform routine scheduled maintenance on equipment and complete necessary documentation that work is completed
• Perform assembly and/or repair services, at customer facility or job site as requested
• Inspect and diagnose customer and company owned equipment, and perform necessary repairs for equipment to be fully operational
• Assign necessary parts to appropriate work orders, maintain sufficient inventory levels, reorder parts/supplies as needed and perform cycle counts to reconcile variances, as required
• Perform Check in and Check out processes of all Rental Equipment, document any necessary repairs or damage and notify appropriate individuals of charges for repairs
• As needed, safely load and unload waterblast equipment from transport trailers
• As requested, transport/tow waterblast equipment to and from customer job site
• Demonstrate equipment to potential customers, as requested
• Perform basic user training for operators/customers
• Assist Operations Manager in creating rental equipment contract using established process
• Respond to after-hours customer inquiries, repair request or provide technical support.
• Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to assembly of part/unit to build a defect‑free product. Complete required in‑process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of our products and processes to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability of Jetstream
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Production Supervisor of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in person or over the phone to educate potential customers on the safe use and features of waterblast equipment
• Generate work order to perform routine scheduled maintenance on equipment and complete necessary documentation that work is completed
• Perform assembly and/or repair services, at customer facility or job site as requested
• Inspect and diagnose customer and company owned equipment, and perform necessary repairs for equipment to be fully operational
• Assign necessary parts to appropriate work orders, maintain sufficient inventory levels, reorder parts/supplies as needed and perform cycle counts to reconcile variances, as required
• Perform Check in and Check out processes of all Rental Equipment, document any necessary repairs or damage and notify appropriate individuals of charges for repairs
• As needed, safely load and unload waterblast equipment from transport trailers
• As requested, transport/tow waterblast equipment to and from customer job site
• Demonstrate equipment to potential customers, as requested
• Perform basic user training for operators/customers
• Assist Operations Manager in creating rental equipment contract using established process
• Respond to after-hours customer inquiries, repair request or provide technical support.
• Follow all procedures and processes in accordance to assembly of part/unit to build a defect‑free product. Complete required in‑process inspection, repair any defects found and document critical quality information as necessary
• Actively participate in continuous improvement of our products and processes to better serve our customers and improve the overall profitability of Jetstream
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area complying with all 5S initiatives and advise Production Supervisor of any maintenance problems that may need to be resolved.
• Follow and comply with all safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years of maintenance experience including but not limited to, industrial equipment such as pumps and motors are required.
• Ability to obtain Forklift certificate

Benefits Of Employment

In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace.

About Us

Jetstream has been rated as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronical 3 years in a row because we truly care about everyone our team! We strongly believe in ONE TEAM, join our team to see what it means!

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

All other applications must be submitted online.

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