Industrial Maintenance Technician

WITRON Group; Hempstead (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

WITRON in Hempstead, Texas is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain a state-of-the-art automated material handling system in a fast-paced distribution center. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and performance, with hands-on electrical and mechanical work supporting production uptime.

You will troubleshoot, install components, and drive continuous improvement while following site procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years electrical/mechanical experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Strong electrical (3-Phase, 480V, DC, 24V) and mechanical skills.
• Familiar with drive technology, PLC/controls/inverters.
• Willingness to work in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated material handling systems.
• Troubleshoot faults and assist production with repairs.
• Install new components and refurbish existing system parts.
• Drive continuous improvement and system knowledge through site enhancements.
• Ensure safety procedures and policies are followed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC/controls

Inverters

Wiring diagrams

Electrical measuring

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in industrial technology

Tools

PLC/controls

Inverters

Electrical measuring

Job description

This is WITRON

Join WITRON as an Industrial Maintenance Technician!

Are you a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician ready to take on the challenge of maintaining a state-of-the-art automated material handling system in a fast-paced distribution center? We are looking for a dedicated professional who prioritizes safety, thrives on maximizing system performance, and excels in both electrical and mechanical tasks.

Pay ranges between $28.00-$35.00 per hour

WITRON offers premium shift differential pay for qualifying evening, night, or weekend shifts on top of the base pay and performance-based bonus opportunities that reward your hard work and dedication.

As An Industrial Maintenance Technician, You Will

• Approach all tasks and situations with a safety-first mindset, ensuring the well-being of yourself and your team.
• Enhance system performance and minimize downtime through effective maintenance activities.
• Engage in a wide range of electrical and mechanical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist the production team with basic fault correction, coaching, and troubleshooting.
• Aid in the installation of new components or the refurbishment of existing system components.
• Drive continuous improvement activities through comprehensive system knowledge and site-specific enhancements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree in industrial technology or related field, preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant electrical and/or mechanical role required, five (5) years plus preferred.
• Strong skills in electrical (3-Phase, 480V, DC, and 24V controls) and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with electrics/mechanics in drive technology (motors/gears).
• Knowledge of control technology (PLC/controls/inverters).
• Understanding of wiring diagrams and electrical measuring techniques.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and proprietary system monitoring programs.
• Experience maintaining material handling systems in a light industry or distribution center environment is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and standing.
• Working at heights of up to 80-100 feet while wearing fall-arrest gear and other PPE.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

Join WITRON and be part of a team that's shaping the future of automation logistics!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Our benefits at Hempstead

Your advantages at a glance. Discover the win-win

Your secure feeling is of great importance to us. Find out about our added values and special benefits.

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

Any further questions?

Your on-site contact

Kirby Oostdyk

We care about your career start at WITRON and are looking forward to receiving your questions by e-mail.