Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - CNC & Heavy Machinery

Connect Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a heavy structural steel fabrication and manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including CNC machinery and overhead cranes.

The ideal candidate will diagnose complex equipment failures with minimal supervision, perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and document repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in heavy manufacturing or steel fabrication.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair experience involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proven ability to independently diagnose and repair complex industrial machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V three-phase electrical systems and industrial motor controls.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, CNC machinery, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control circuits.
• Experience repairing motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulic cylinders, and mechanical drive systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Hands-on welding, cutting, fabrication, and mechanical repair experience.
• Proficiency using multimeters, diagnostic equipment, precision measuring tools, and industrial maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize breakdowns, and complete repairs efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify the root cause of equipment failures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on CNC plasma cutting tables, structural drill lines, robotic equipment, and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and repair 480V three-phase electrical systems, motors, relays, contactors, VFDs, motor starters, sensors, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot PLC and CNC equipment faults to identify electrical, mechanical, and control-related issues.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, seals, and pressure controls.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including air cylinders, regulators, solenoids, and control valves.
• Repair and rebuild gearboxes, bearings, shafts, couplings, mechanical drives, and industrial components.
• Maintain overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, air compressors, and material handling equipment within applicable qualifications.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, machining, and mechanical modifications as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and identify potential equipment failures.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections using MaintainX.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective solutions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CNC machinery

PLC systems

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical schematics

Multimeters

Tools

MaintainX

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Job description

Connect Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for a heavy structural steel fabrication and manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including CNC machinery and overhead cranes.

The ideal candidate will diagnose complex equipment failures with minimal supervision, perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and document repairs.