Senior Maintenance Mechanic – Powder Coating (1st/2nd Shift)

8797 ACS U.S.A., LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Master Mechanic in Houston, TX on 1st or 2nd shift to lead maintenance of critical manufacturing equipment, including powder coating booths and extrusion lines. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and uptime in a fast-paced facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and experience with CMMS, blueprints, and preventive maintenance programs. Overtime and on-call availability are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing and executing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple departments.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and powder coating materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and perform maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to on-call maintenance requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain and repair powder coating booths, curing ovens, and conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and support extrusion equipment, feed systems, grinders, mixers, and dust collection systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment issues.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, safety, and quality teams.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders, equipment overhauls, and spare parts inventory requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history files, and performance documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety requirements.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, startup activities, and commissioning efforts.

Job description

Axalta is seeking a Master Mechanic in Houston, TX on 1st or 2nd shift to lead maintenance of critical manufacturing equipment, including powder coating booths and extrusion lines. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and uptime in a fast-paced facility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and experience with CMMS, blueprints, and preventive maintenance programs. Overtime and on-call availability are required.