Maintenance Technician I

MAYEKAWA USA INC; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MAYEKAWA USA INC in Katy, TX is seeking a capable Maintenance Technician to oversee the performance and maintenance of all production machinery.

You will perform preventive maintenance, record labor hours and parts in the maintenance management system, and identify root causes of breakdowns.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, safe operation of forklifts, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with strong problem-solving skills.
• Commercial electrical experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to operate forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Three+ years as Production Mechanic in manufacturing/industrial environment or equivalent experience.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Knowledge of electrical systems preferred.
• Experience with maintenance software (eMaint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Uses maintenance management software to record labor hours, work activities, and parts used.
• Identifies root causes of unexpected breakdowns to prevent recurrence.
• Repairs broken machinery quickly, efficiently, and safely.
• Cleans, inventories, and maintains shop areas, tools, and supplies.
• Follows lockout/tagout procedures and safety rules 100% of the time.
• Able to fabricate or modify equipment safely when needed.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical experience

Forklift operation

Machinery troubleshooting

Tools

eMaint

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will oversee the performance and maintenance of all production machinery.

Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Use maintenance management software and other means to record labor hours, work activities, spare parts used on each task.
• Identifies root cause of unexpected breakdowns of machines to prevent future issues.
• Repairs broken machinery quickly, efficiently, and safely.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all safety rules 100% of the time.
• Ability to fabricate or modify equipment as needed in a safe manner.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Commercial electrical experience.
• Valid drivers license.
• Works with little supervision and will actively monitor equipment and machinery
• Must possess three (3) or more years of experience as a Production Mechanic in a manufacturing/industrial environment or have equivalent verifiable military or technical school experience, high speed production/packaging environment preferred
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Feel comfortable operating forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of electrical is preferred.
• Knowledge of eMaint or equivalent maintenance management software is preferred.