Maintenance Mechanic

HB Fuller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Incentives & recognitions

Job summary

H.B. Fuller in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems on the 3rd shift.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and support continuous improvement to minimize downtime and sustain product quality. Work on the on-site team, reading schematics, following safety procedures, and documenting maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations efficiently.
• Inspect equipment and document maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Read drawings

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or vocational training (preferred)

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Maintenance tools

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Maintenance Mechanic

Houston, TX / On-Site

Monday- Friday, 3rd Shift

$28.00-$30.00/hour based on experience

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical issues, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to minimize downtime and maintain production quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations efficiently.
• Inspect equipment and document maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and troubleshooting documentation.
• Proficiency using standard maintenance tools and equipment.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical degree or vocational training in a maintenance-related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Certification in industrial maintenance, welding, or related discipline.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting or automated production systems.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $28.00-$30.00.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

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