Machine Maintenance Technician

Core Laboratories; Godley (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to coordinate safety, maintenance, and equipment needs of our facility. You will perform routine preventive maintenance to keep facility and manufacturing equipment operating efficiently and reliably.

You will work with a team across departments, service and overhaul equipment, follow procedures, and assist service personnel. Valid driver’s license and 1–3 years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• 1-3+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fix, service, overhaul or replace defective parts to extend equipment life.
• Ensure equipment meets manufacturer and company specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and inspections; report to supervisor.
• Assist service personnel (lift operators, drivers, welders) with SOPs and compliance.
• Carry out preventive tasks: greasing, oiling, replacing filters/belts.
• Operate equipment during relief periods and while troubleshooting.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical wiring

NEC code

PLC programming

Machining

Welding

Gauges & precision tools

Instruction following

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

The Machine Maintenance Technician will work in cooperation with all departments to coordinate the safety, maintenance, and equipment needs of the facility. Responsible for performing routine preventive maintenance to ensure facility and manufacturing equipment operates efficiently and reliably.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, fix, service, overhaul or replace defective parts, for the highest quality and longest life of assigned equipment.
• Ensure assigned equipment is in accordance with manufactured and company specifications.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspection of assigned equipment. Report to supervisor and take appropriate action.
• Assist and guide service personnel, including lift operators, truck drivers, and welders, in adhering to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, including greasing, oiling, and replacing filters, belts, and other equipment components.
• May operate equipment during relief periods and while troubleshooting equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School degree required or equivalent.
• 1-3+ years' experience in a manufacturing work environment.
• Valid Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Requires hands‑on experience and training with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical wiring and NEC code, and PLC programming.
• Must have good working knowledge of machining and welding.
• Knowledge of geometric and precision measuring tools is required.
• Must have the ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Ability and capability to deal with complex equipment problems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to indoor temperature with no climate control and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to explosives (explosives at Owen Oil Tools only).

EEO STATEMENT

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.