Industrial Maintenance Mechanic: Troubleshooting & Fabrication

General Shale; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

General Shale, through its Red River Brick brand, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for the Henderson, Texas plant to support operations with preventive maintenance, repair, and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include PMs on motors and conveyors, diagnosing mechanical issues from diagrams, fabricating parts, and supporting continuous improvement, with safety first and lifting 75–100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
• Welding and basic fabrication skills.
• Ability to read diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Commitment to workplace safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagrams, manuals, and measuring instruments.
• Remove and replace defective parts using hand, power, and welding tools.
• Fabricate repair parts and assist with machinery fabrication as needed.
• Maintain inventory, document work completed, and communicate equipment needs.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Lift up to 75–100 lbs as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Reading diagrams

Tool proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

General Shale, through its Red River Brick brand, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for the Henderson, Texas plant to support operations with preventive maintenance, repair, and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include PMs on motors and conveyors, diagnosing mechanical issues from diagrams, fabricating parts, and supporting continuous improvement, with safety first and lifting 75–100 lbs.