Maintenance Mechanic

General Shale; Henderson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

General Shale, through its Red River Brick brand, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic for the Henderson, Texas plant to support operations with preventive maintenance, repair, and equipment troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include PMs on motors and conveyors, diagnosing mechanical issues from diagrams, fabricating parts, and supporting continuous improvement, with safety first and lifting 75–100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience.
• Welding and basic fabrication skills.
• Ability to read diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Commitment to workplace safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagrams, manuals, and measuring instruments.
• Remove and replace defective parts using hand, power, and welding tools.
• Fabricate repair parts and assist with machinery fabrication as needed.
• Maintain inventory, document work completed, and communicate equipment needs.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Lift up to 75–100 lbs as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Reading diagrams

Tool proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Red River Brick, a premier brand of the General Shale network in the Southwest U.S., is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations at our Henderson, Texas manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a mechanically skilled individual with experience in preventive maintenance, repair, and equipment troubleshooting.

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, fabricating parts, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, and production machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues using diagrams, manuals, and measuring instruments
• Remove and replace defective parts using hand, power, and welding tools
• Fabricate repair parts and assist with machinery fabrication as needed
• Maintain inventory, document work completed, and communicate equipment needs
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Lift up to 75–100 lbs as required

Skills & Qualifications:

• Mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance experience
• Welding and basic fabrication skills
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and manuals
• Proficient with hand, power, and precision tools
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and reliability
• Full-time position; some overtime required

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, and Paid Vacation
• Stable employment with a leading manufacturer in the masonry industry
• Safety-focused, collaborative work environment

Learn more about Red River Brick and General Shale’s innovative brick and masonry solutions at generalshale.com.

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