Industrial Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Machine Repair

Merchants Metals; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Metals in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Technician to install, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment. The role requires hands-on work, safety discipline, and autonomous performance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, a solid grasp of mechanical systems, and the ability to work overtime when needed. You will use forklifts and power tools to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance processes and methods.
• General tools, appliances, and devices knowledge.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical condition with willingness to work overtime.
• Desire to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance routines on all plant machinery and equipment, such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, etc.
• Hands-on repairs and installation of machinery parts, such as bearings and pulleys.
• Knowledge of plumbing installations (CPVC and Treated).
• Strong knowledge of LOTO will be needed.
• Use of forklift, man-lift, power tools.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical systems

Maintenance processes

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Overtime readiness

Desire to learn

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

Merchants Metals in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Technician to install, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment. The role requires hands-on work, safety discipline, and autonomous performance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, a solid grasp of mechanical systems, and the ability to work overtime when needed. You will use forklifts and power tools to keep production running smoothly.