Maintenance Technician

RHI Magnesita N.V.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking a Maintenance Technician (Journeyman preferred) to maintain industrial machinery, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on the plant floor. This fully on-site role supports continuous operations and requires flexibility across shifts.

You’ll install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as presses, conveyors, pumps, and gearboxes, operate forklifts and lifts, and uphold strict safety and quality standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman card preferred, not required.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform electrical work in accordance with applicable codes.
• Experience with welding is a plus.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry tools to workstations.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical power supply and conduit for plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, mixers, presses, and other plant equipment.
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including rebuilding pumps and gearboxes.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and cranes as needed.
• Always ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional plant teams to support efficient, safe, and reliable operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant maintenance needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Blueprints & Schematics

Tools

Welding

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Fully On-Site

Shift: Must be open to all shifts (day, night, weekends as needed)

About the Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician (Journeyman preferred) plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of plant operations by maintaining industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.

This position partners closely with plant personnel and may occasionally be required to respond to off-hours maintenance needs to support continuous operations and minimize downtime.

What You’ll Do

Install and maintain main electrical power supply writing and conduit for plant equipment, including press, conveyors, air handlers, mixers, and hydraulic components

Trouble shoot and repair conveyors, mixers, presses, and other plant equipment

Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including rebuilding pumps and gearboxes

Operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and cranes as needed

Always ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures

Collaborate with cross-functional plant teams to support efficient, safe, and reliable operations

Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant maintenance needs

What You Bring

Journeyman Card preferred, not required - Electrician, Millwright, Machine Repair journeyman cards will be accepted

Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical and mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics

Solid mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

Ability to perform electrical work in accordance with applicable codes

Experience with welding is a plus

Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry tools to workstations

Ability to climb ladders and work in tight or confined spaces

Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship

What We Offer

Competitive Hourly Compensation: ($30 - $32 per hour)

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.

401(k) Retirement Plan – With company matching to help you plan for your future.

Paid Time Off

Training & Development – Access to learning resources and career development programs.

Inclusive Work Environment – A culture that values diversity, safety, and collaboration.

About RHI Magnesita

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites (including raw material sites), 12 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices.

RHI Magnesita’s team in North America helps build refractory products that solve the most extreme manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries for laptops and EVs and specialized glass on smartphones and tablets, to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine these materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years. Refractory products are essential to the production processes for cement, steel, aluminum, and many other industrial producers in the region.

Come get fired up with our North American team!