Maintenance Technician

Summit Staffing, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Summit Staffing, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing equipment maintenance in Northwest Houston, TX.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and improving reliability of plant machinery. Responsibilities include installing, aligning, repairing, and servicing production equipment, reading schematics, and using CMMS for maintenance planning.

Qualifications

• 2-year vocational/technical degree or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and power tools.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
• Experience with PLCs and automated systems.
• Previous use of CMMS / preventive maintenance programs.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, repair, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance (TPM).
• Fabricate or repair parts using machine tools (lathes, grinders).
• Use CMMS to manage maintenance and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

CMMS experience

PLC experience

Welding/fabrication

Education

2-year vocational/technical degree

Tools

CMMS

Lathe

Grinder

Job description

Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Northwest Houston, TX 77064

Type: Full-Time

Hours: 1st Shift | 6:00am to 2:30pm Mon-Fri + OT

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic to support facility and equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on machinery, troubleshooting issues, and supporting overall plant reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, alignment, repair, and maintenance of production machinery and equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and manuals
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission systems
• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance (TPM)
• Use machine tools (lathes, grinders, etc.) to fabricate or repair parts as needed
• Implement and maintain a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and spare parts inventory
• Respond quickly to production downtime and operator requests
• Identify and execute improvements to equipment performance and reliability
• Follow all safety protocols and ISO procedures

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2-year vocational/technical degree or equivalent training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or related field
• 3-5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and power tools
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments
• Experience with PLCs and automated systems
• Previous use of CMMS / preventive maintenance programs
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a plant environment (noise, dust, varying temperatures)
• Strong attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Benefits

Competitive pay, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays.