Production Maintenance Tech

Dixon Valve Company; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Training opportunities

Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

Gym reimbursements

Job summary

The Dixon Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Production Maintenance Tech to learn and perform troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery. You will work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to maximize uptime and safety.

We value hands-on problem solvers with a mechanical background and a willingness to learn gearboxes, conveyors, motors, and PLCs. Entry-level candidates welcome; veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level maintenance or contracting experience is preferred.
• Willingness to learn about industrial components (gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics).
• Ability to learn about industrial electrical systems, motor controls, wiring diagrams, and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment through routine preventative maintenance checks.
• Identify mechanical issues and replace worn or broken parts as needed.
• Move, assemble, install, and dismantle machinery using hoists, lifts, and hand tools.
• Read schematic diagrams and blueprints to guide repairs.
• Strictly follow all safety requirements and site regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklifts

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical wiring diagrams

Job description

Production Maintenance Tech

Location: 6525 Homestead Road, Houston, TX 77028

Work Hours: 6:00 AM-2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Competitive Compensation

Make the Right Connection—Build Your Career with Dixon!

The Dixon Group is looking for a Production Maintenance Tech to join our team! In this role, you will learn to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide variety of industrial machinery. From mechanical and electrical systems to hydraulics and pneumatics, you will play a crucial part in ensuring maximum equipment uptime, optimal operational efficiency, and strict adherence to safety standards. If you love working with your hands, have a mechanical background, and want to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance, this is the perfect starting point.

At The Dixon Group, we value the contributions of our Military Veterans and proudly employ our nation’s heroes. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain the operational ability of equipment by completing routine preventative maintenance checklists and activities.
• Learn to identify mechanical issues and repair or replace worn and broken parts as necessary.
• Move, assemble, install, and dismantle industrial machinery using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.
• Use equipment such as forklifts, aerial lifters, and cranes to move heavy or unwieldy materials safely.
• Address general facility maintenance issues and carry out standard recycling duties.
• Learn to read and understand schematic diagrams, engineering blueprints, and sketches to guide assembly and repairs.
• Strictly follow all work site safety requirements, regulations, and best practices.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Entry-level maintenance or contracting experience is required. Previous roles like maintenance mechanic, electrician helper, or automobile mechanic are highly preferred.
• A strong willingness to learn about and service industrial components, including gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• The ability and desire to learn about industrial electrical systems, motor controls, wiring diagrams, AC/DC circuits, sensors, and basic Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Highly motivated to master complex engineering drawings and electrical/piping schematics to understand system layouts.
• A detail-oriented and dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about problem-solving and making a positive impact on the team's success.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toe shoes.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Training opportunities
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Gym reimbursements, and more!

Who We Are:

The Dixon Group is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. Based in Chestertown, Maryland, with distribution centers located worldwide. The company has a diverse workforce and a strong values-based culture. As an innovator in the hose coupling industry, our mission is to provide real solutions for our customers while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Join us and be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your goals!

We do not provide sponsorships to work in the United States.

The Dixon Group is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as to administer all personnel actions, compensation, and benefits, without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry or national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, or any other factors protected by applicable law. This policy extends to all employees and applicants and to all aspects of the employment relationship.

The Dixon Group is committed to protecting the privacy rights of its employees and job applicants to the fullest extent required by applicable law. To that end, personal information will be collected solely for those legitimate business purposes recognized by law, and then maintained in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to document retention requirements. The Dixon Group does not sell personal information to third parties, and does not share such personal information with third parties except when authorized by law to do so (e.g., in response to a lawful subpoena; mandatory tax reporting; etc.)

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