Maintenance Technician

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

tsu.edu Maintenance Technician position located in Houston, TX, on the 3rd shift (Mon night–Sat morning, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.). Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on automotive facility machinery, wiring, hydraulics and automation systems.

The role requires 2–4 years maintenance experience, a Mechatronics degree or certificate, and prior automotive exposure. You will document activities, read blueprints, and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and ensure quality output.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Degree or certificate in Mechatronics or related field.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Experience in basic electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Craftsman or tradesman who installs, dismantles and repairs machinery.
• Must also be capable of a basic to moderate level of fabrication and ability to read hydraulic / electrical prints.
• Computer experience.
• Ability to read and work from Blueprints.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Good working knowledge of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to machinery and equipment using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items that address customer Quality concerns or employee concerns.
• Support production and production operators to ensure the ability to produce high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and be able to work in excess of eight hours per day.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Automation experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication

Education

Mechatronics degree or certificate

Job description

Scope of the Position

A Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing predictive and preventative maintenance tasks to machinery and equipment for an automotive facility.

This is a 3rd Shift position, Monday night through Saturday morning 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to machinery and equipment using a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items that address customer Quality concerns or employee concerns.
• Support production and production operators to ensure the ability to produce high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and be able to work in excess of eight hours per day.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Degree or certificate in Mechatronics or related field.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Experience in basic electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Craftsman or tradesmen who installs, dismantles and repairs machinery.
• Must also be capable of a basic to moderate level of fabrication and ability to read hydraulic / electrical prints.
• Computer experience.
• Ability to read and work from Blueprints.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Good working knowledge of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow work schedule.