Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical material handling equipment, including conveyors and forklifts, in a Houston facility. The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, welding ability, and the flexibility to handle emergency repairs and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of mechanical experience in distribution/manufacturing, can troubleshoot basic systems, and stay organized with work orders and parts

Qualifications

• Must have command of basic manual hand tools (drills, grinders, saws).
• Ability to weld and utilize a cutting torch.
• Knowledge of basic facility repairs (painting, minor plumbing, lighting).
• Forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and boom lift operation certification preferred.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime and weekend shifts may be required.
• 1–2 years of progressive mechanical experience in distribution or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on mechanical material handling equipment (conveyors, sortation systems, forklifts).
• Carry out maintenance projects on conveyors (installation, removal, and changes).
• Perform emergency mechanical repairs to failed systems.
• Do scheduled and unscheduled repairs to facility equipment.
• Identify and locate required repair parts.
• Maintain accurate records (work orders, time sheets, parts requests).

Skills

Technical / Functional Competence

Adaptability

Commitment

Teamwork

Flexibility

Quality of Work

Tools

Forklifts operation

Pallet jacks

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Welding

Job description

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**List the core duties or tasks that are fundamental to the performance of the job. This section provides detailed information about the job’s tasks, duties, responsibilities, tool and equipment uses. Define the purpose, function and the result to be accomplished. Duties and responsibilities should be listed in order of their importance, occurrence, or time requirements.- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical material handling equipment, including transportation conveyors, sortation systems, and forklifts.Perform maintenance projects as assigned on: conveyor systems; to include installation, removal, and process improvement changes.Perform emergency mechanical repairs to failed material handling systems.Perform scheduled and unscheduled repairs to facility equipment.Identify and locate required repair parts for failed systems.Maintain accurate record keeping such as: work orders, time sheets, and parts request.| | | |**COMPETENCIES:**List 4-8 competencies for the position. Competencies describe what an associate must demonstrate to be successful while performing a specific job.Technical / Functional CompetenceAdaptabilityCommitmentTeamworkFlexibilityQuality of Work| | | |**QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:**List Education level, Years of Experience, Technical Knowledge, and/or Certifications required for the position.Must have command of basic manual hand tools, powered hand tools as in drills, grinders, and saws.Have the ability to weld and utilize a cutting torch.Must possess knowledge of basic facility repairs as in painting, minor plumbing, and lighting.Must also possess knowledge of spare parts procedures and inventory control.Ability to utilize and be certified in the operation of forklifts, powered pallet jacks, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.Ability to lift up to 50lbs.Requires overtime work as necessary…Must be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends as scheduled.One to two years of progressive mechanical exeperience in a distribution or manufacturing environment.Mechanical inclination required.Capable of troubleshooting basic mechanical system failures.Will be expected to conduct all assigned tasks scheduled by supervisor.Must be well organized, and able to complete, and perform work orders.Cognizant of the expectation to be accountable for company assets, expenditures, and tools or equipment assigned.Must place the utmost importance on working safely,and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others at all times.| | | |**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:**Please include any additional physical requirements below the standard requirements (including any travel, lifting, pushing, or pulling)Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day. Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling.Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary. Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting to 50 lbsVision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronicallyThis role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback.| | | |You should be proficient in:Mechanical Troubleshooting SkillsHydraulics Experienceconveyor Systemsindustrial maintenanceMachines & technologies you'll use:Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)Conveyor SystemsServo Motors