Maintenance Technician

Merchants Metals; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Metals in Houston, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanical Technician to install, maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment. The role requires hands-on work, safety discipline, and autonomous performance.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, a solid grasp of mechanical systems, and the ability to work overtime when needed. You will use forklifts and power tools to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with maintenance processes and methods.
• General tools, appliances, and devices knowledge.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical condition with willingness to work overtime.
• Desire to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance routines on all plant machinery and equipment, such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, etc.
• Hands-on repairs and installation of machinery parts, such as bearings and pulleys.
• Knowledge of plumbing installations (CPVC and Treated).
• Strong knowledge of LOTO will be needed.
• Use of forklift, man-lift, power tools.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical systems

Maintenance processes

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Overtime readiness

Desire to learn

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Job description

About Merchants Metals

We’re one of North America's largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems. With 35 distribution center locations, four manufacturing facilities, and a 60-year legacy of providing quality fencing and accessories, Merchants Metals remains the contractor and architect choice for excellence. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

We are looking for a Maintenance mechanical Technician to undertake the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of plant machinery and equipment.

A Maintenance Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance routines on all plant machinery and equipment, such as, motors, gearbox, pumps, etc.
• Able to perform hands-on repairs and installation of machinery parts, such as bearings, pulleys, and mechanisms.
• Knowledge of plumbing installations (CPVC and Threated).
• Strong knowledge of LOTO will be needed.
• Use of forklift, man-lift, power tools

Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in the manufacturing industry
• Good understanding of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, standard appliances, and devices
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime.
• Desire to learn, ask questions.