Maintenance Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Maintenance Specialist to ensure operational efficiency and maintenance of equipment at their Houston facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating repair tasks. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong technical skills, and effective time management capabilities. The role offers competitive benefits including PTO, 401k match, and company-sponsored events.

Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

9% 401k Match

Company paid Medical, Life, Dental insurance

Wellness Credit

Employee Store Credit

Annual Bonus

Company Sponsored Events

Qualifications

• 2+ years general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience in a manufacturing/production plant.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance and schedule maintenance tasks.
• Respond to emergency situations, minimizing damage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Time Management

Technical Equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Job:

The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for ensuring all equipment in the entire manufacturing facility is operating and in good condition. The Maintenance Specialist manages the responsibilities between machine maintenance and facility and/or ground maintenance. The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for scheduling and maintaining the preventive maintenance program. This individual will need to have excellent time managing skills to efficiently complete multiple tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for machine operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting;
• Assist with installs, set-ups / equipment changeovers and calibration of packaging and process equipment;
• Dismantle machines or equipment, replace defective parts and motors;
• Monitor and adjust production equipment for quality and productivity;
• Inspect equipment and facility to identify potential issues and perform preventive maintenance tasks for optimal performance
• Schedule and assists with maintenance schedule depending on machine use;
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders to perform required service maintenance, and electrical schematics
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs and equipment performance
• Assists or orders parts/tools in need
• Inventories spare parts/tools
• Remove dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines
• Respond to emergency situations, such as spills or equipment malfunctions, to minimize damage
• Assist in scheduling and supervising third party vendors who perform maintenance services and repairs in the areas of HVAC, plumbing, lighting, carpentry, painting, roofing
• Assist in performing general repair/maintenance to include, but not limited to
• Electrical
• Building
• Plumbing
• Landscaping
• Basic remodeling
• Researches and proposes equipment upgrades
• Follow all regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Maintain day-to-day operations of facilities, including monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots
• Participate in Monthly/Weekly training on equipment alongside the Production Managers

Requirements

Maintenance experience with:

• Distillation System
• -Pure Water C-630
• Glass Vessels
• -200L Double reactor
• -50L Oil bath
• -20L reactor
• Hydraulic Presses
• -Aton 600
• Liquid Piston Filler
• Liquid MonoBlock
• Miscellaneous parts
• -Pneumatic Pumps
• -Electric Pumps
• -Auger fillers (All-Fill)
• -Rotosolver (Emulsion blender)
• -Ozone/Oxygen units
• -Chillers
• -Storage Tanks
• -Scales( kg, gram, mg)

• 2+ years general maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair experience within manufacturing/production plant
• Strong Troubleshooting abilities
• Great sense of urgency
• Ability to work with various departments to resolve issues
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly and efficiently
• Efficient time management skills
• Technical Equipment

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 9% 401k Match
• Company paid Medical, Life, Dental insurance
• Wellness Credit
• Employee Store Credit
• Annual Bonus
• Company Sponsored Events