Maintenance Mechanic I (Texas)- 1st Shift

ELLWOOD Group Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ELLWOOD Group Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I (Texas)- 1st Shift to troubleshoot and repair heavy forging equipment, machine tools, and related systems.

The role emphasizes upgrading installations, preventative maintenance, and improving uptime with limited supervision. Qualified candidates will have strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills, experience with CNC repair, and the ability to read drawings and service manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic certifications desirable.
• Background in Forging Facility maintenance.
• CNC machine repair experience a plus.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics and CNC troubleshooting skills.
• Welding/cutting/fabrication experience required for plant maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair presses, manipulators, machine tools and related equipment with minimal supervision.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and CNC repairs as required.
• Operate to maximize equipment uptime and follow priorities set by maintenance supervision.
• Document maintenance work using CMMS/E-Maint and MS Office; maintain tools and inventory.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs and update drawings as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic Pneumatic

CNC repair

Reading drawings

CMMS/E-Maint

Safety procedures

Fabrication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Hydraulic/Pneumatic certifications

Forging facility maintenance background

Tools

CNC machines

Hydraulic testing equipment

Electrical meters

Dial indicators

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic I (Texas)- 1st Shift

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MAINT004932

• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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ETFH Houston TX
Houston, TX 77045, USA

Description

Summary

This position is primarily responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and hydraulic equipment, machine tools, saws, forging and heat treat furnace equipment, forging equipment, closed die forging presses, manipulators & CNC machine mechanical issues with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is responsible for performing upgrade installation of new equipment as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to improve operational uptime and equipment life.

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance, repair and continuous improvement functions on various plant equipment with limited direction and guidance. Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion. Safely, professionally and efficiently, complete machine repairs and rebuilds per line-up and documentation.

Qualified candidates must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting heavy forging presses, manipulators, furnace combustion components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components like pumps, compressor, directional, servo and proportional valves, heat exchangers, filters and cooling tower equipment. Basic electrical knowledge for safe working with various industrial equipment is a must.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic / Millwright related certifications are desirable
• Education and/or Experience with an extensive background in Forging Facility maintenance.
• Experience in CNC Machine Repair is a plus.
• Must have strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, CNC and overall machine troubleshooting skills.
• Must have Minimum Welding/Cutting/fabrication experience required for Plant maintenance

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Safe working
• Ability to read Mechanical equipment drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read service manuals to determine safe work procedures
• Ability to use CMMS/E-Maint System.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
• Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments.
• Perform predictive and operational procedures
• Service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• May do some minimum welding (a weld that is adequate in size to temporarily hold components in place until it can be completely welded by a registered apprentice welder or a journeyman welder) and fabrication.
• Foresee and identify Critical spare needs and works with maintenance planner to ensure availability of parts in time.
• Familiarity with government regulations for industry and safe work practices dealing with machine repair.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot and repair presses, manipulators, machine tools, saws and other plant equipment with minimal supervision using safe techniques and schematics. Perform minimum electrical tasks and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task. Perform electronic component replacement per familiarity and/or training. Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC machine repairs as required
• Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptime
• Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including calipers, dial indicators, hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment’s, electrical meters and other diagnostic and measurement devices. Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to define problem areas and assist with resolution. Utilize measurement devices to hold print tolerances and industry standards while performing machine repairs and assembly.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable
• Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions. These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups, and repair/refurbish assignments
• Update drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, and perform various forms of machine repair/rebuild in a professional manner per line-up and schematics
• Follow standard practices and all governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management
• Uses CMMS/EMaint /MS office system to document maintenance work including work orders/PM’s and Inspections.
• Prepare and verify Inventory report on periodical basis

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