Industrial Maintenance Technician

ONCALL Staffing Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ONCALL Staffing Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager with installation, repair, upkeep, and preventative maintenance of industrial equipment and facility systems.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. Key duties include maintaining facility infrastructure, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting repairs, managing inventory,

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems - 480V / 3-phase
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• General knowledge of equipment repair and preventive maintenance
• OSHA safety requirements knowledge
• Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout procedures
• English communication proficiency
• Safety-conscious and dependable
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Able to work effectively with others

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility infrastructure and equipment readiness.
• Perform and assist with preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Troubleshoot and assist with repairs involving electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of facility equipment.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and LOTO procedures.
• Maintain maintenance parts and inventory.
• Help reduce downtime and improve uptime.
• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping.
• Safely operate forklifts, manlifts, and related equipment.
• Assist with fabrication, welding, plumbing, and other tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Manager with the installation, repair, upkeep, and preventative maintenance of industrial equipment and facility systems.

This position requires someone with a strong mechanical aptitude and industrial troubleshooting experience who can assist with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, fabrication, welding, and general maintenance needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain operational readiness of facility infrastructure and equipment.

• Perform and assist with preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

• Troubleshoot and assist with repairs involving:

  • Industrial electrical systems

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Pneumatic systems

  • Mechanical equipment

• Assist with installation, repair, and upkeep of facility equipment.

• Follow established maintenance procedures.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Assist with maintaining maintenance parts and inventory.

• Help reduce equipment downtime and improve operational uptime.

• Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping.

• Safely operate forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment as needed.

• Assist with fabrication, welding, plumbing, and other maintenance-related tasks.

• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures.

Must have:

• Previous industrial maintenance experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems - 480V / 3-phase.

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

• General knowledge of equipment repair and preventative maintenance.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, including working around hazardous materials.

• Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

• Safety-conscious and dependable.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to make decisions independently.

• Able to work effectively and respectfully with others.

Additional experience preferred:

• Welding and fabrication

• Plumbing

• Forklift/manlift operation