Industrial Maintenance Technician - PLCs, Welding & PM

EarthFresh Foods Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh Foods Inc. in Houston is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for day-to-day equipment preventative maintenance and troubleshooting wherever required within the Houston facilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of industrial maintenance or automotive experience, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with blueprints, PLCs and welding equipment. Role involves safe work practices and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance or automotive mechanic experience, preferably in food industry.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Experience reading blueprints, diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative maintenance program on all equipment, building and machinery.
• Conduct diagnostic checks, troubleshooting and repair plant-wide (mechanical, electrical, PLCs).
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Operate welding equipment and power tools as required.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Maintain safety in compliance with company policies and health and safety laws.
• Report health and safety risks to Operations Manager.
• Other duties as required by the Operations Manager.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprints & schematics

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

CWB SMAW/GMAW/MIG GTAW ticket

Forklift/Skyjack license

Tools

Conveyors

PLCs

Welding equipment

Packaging machinery

Band saws

Drill press

Job description

EarthFresh Foods Inc. in Houston is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for day-to-day equipment preventative maintenance and troubleshooting wherever required within the Houston facilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of industrial maintenance or automotive experience, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with blueprints, PLCs and welding equipment. Role involves safe work practices and overtime as needed.