Maintenance Technician

GRUNDFOS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Job summary

Grundfos in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

You will lead TPM programs, support automation projects, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to EHS guidelines. 5+ years of plant maintenance experience and hands-on tooling skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in facility and machine maintenance.
• Knowledge of Good Engineering Practices and maintenance programs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and GD&T.
• Advanced math skills for fabrication calculations and tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement and maintain TPM programs for factory equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement through process automation and cost reduction.
• Support assembly projects, engineering works, and commissioning.
• Participate in facilities maintenance and environmental compliance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Preventive maintenance

Precision tools

Forklifts

Hands-on

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Indicators

Job description

Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives on keeping production equipment running at peak performance? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Maintenance Technician, you will be providing critical technical expertise to troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment and facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational efficiency. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What You Will Be Doing
As a key part of the Maintenance & Facilities team, you'll create impact by driving equipment reliability and factory performance through preventive maintenance programs, automation improvements, and cost reduction initiatives that directly support our Ignite \'27 strategy.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime, liaising with third-party suppliers for purchasing or repair jobs as needed.
• Implement and maintain Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) programs for all factory equipment, assembly lines, and testing facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement of factory workflows through process automation, yield improvement, and cost reduction projects.
• Support new assembly projects, engineering works, and production equipment setup and commissioning.
• Participate in facilities projects including daily maintenance, mechanical repairs, and infrastructure upkeep.
• Adhere to all EHS requirements, including proper waste disposal, spill response, material handling, and environmental compliance procedures.

What Makes You a Great Fit
Above all, you are a skilled maintenance professional with strong mechanical aptitude, a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams. We would also imagine that you have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in facility and machine maintenance within the manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Good Engineering Practices and maintenance programs (reliability-centered, preventive, predictive).
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, indicators) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Advanced math skills including geometry and algebra for material fabrication calculations, plus ability to operate hand tools and forklifts.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Knowledge of factory mutual requirements, operational support, and capacity management.
• Experience with automation systems and production line optimization.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

The salary range for this position is $21.50 to $28 USD hourly. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits.

Why you will love working here
We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can\'t. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!
To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.