Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

US LBM; Van Alstyne (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Building Supply, a division of US LBM Holdings, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment across Texas facilities. You will use CMMS for work orders, weld components, wire and install electrical gear, and inspect conveyors to maintain uptime.

The role requires welding experience (SMAW/GMAW), familiarity with PLCs and electrical systems, and willingness to follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional training courses in related fields demonstrating knowledge may be necessary.
• Reading and understanding electrical and structural blueprints helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs per manufacturer guidelines using the CMMS system and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Repair machinery and facility systems using foundational welding knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare, fit, and weld components on industrial equipment, selecting appropriate processes and applying basic metallurgy considerations.
• Assist with installation, wiring, and setup of industrial electrical equipment, including routing conductors, making terminations, and verifying safe functionality.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including gears, sprockets, and chain/belt components, to maintain performance and uptime.
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition.
• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, racking, lighting, and general building repairs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems understanding

PLC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Additional related training

Tools

Welding (SMAW/GMAW)

CMMS system

Conveyor maintenance tools

Job description

Texas Building Supply, a division of USLBM, serving the major markets in Texas with five building material yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for conducting reactive and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment. The mechanic will also complete facility repairs as needed. This role requires proficiency in computer systems, control systems, and industrial machinery operation and repair.

Pay Rate

$20.00 - $25.00/hr.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs per manufacturer guidelines using the CMMS system and following lockout/tagout procedures.
• Repair machinery and facility systems using foundational welding knowledge to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Prepare, fit, and weld components on industrial equipment, selecting appropriate processes and applying basic metallurgy considerations.
• Assist with installation, wiring, and setup of industrial electrical equipment, including routing conductors, making terminations, and verifying safe functionality.
• Inspect, adjust, and repair conveyor systems, including gears, sprockets, and chain/belt components, to maintain performance and uptime.
• Perform routine mechanical adjustments and repairs to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure equipment is kept in safe operating condition.
• Assist with facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing, racking, lighting, and general building repairs.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Additional training courses in related fields demonstrating extensive level of knowledge and skill may be necessary.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of experience with industrial machinery / conveyor system maintenance or like systems in an industrial environment.
• 1 year of fabrication experience preferred.
• 1 year of forklift experience.
• Welding experience required (SMAW, GMAW) at minimum. Basic understanding of welding processes and basic understanding of metallurgy and structural welding.
• Experience with conveyor systems, gears and chain systems and basic understanding of maintenance adjustments and repairs.
• Experience with machinery control systems, including PLCs, contactors, relays, variable frequency drives, and related electrical components preferred.
• Experience in wiring and setup of industrial electrical equipment is preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Basic understanding of electronics, including 24v systems, 110VAC through 480VAC.
• Operate a forklift and any other industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and structural blueprints.
• Must be familiar with computer system and their operation.

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred tech accreditation for controls systems.
• Welding certifications preferred.
• Structural welding certification D1.1 position 1G required.
• Electrical accreditation for industrial electrical preferred, 110VAC through 480VAC.
• Forklift Certification preferred upon hire.

Texas Building Supply, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.