Shop Technician

Odessa Pumps and Equipment, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k)/ Retirement savings

Comprehensive Benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Career growth opportunities

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DistributionNOW in Texas seeks an Automation Shop Technician to assemble, wire, test, troubleshoot, and maintain automation equipment for industrial applications. The role supports both customer purchase orders and rental equipment while upholding quality and safety standards.

The position requires a high school diploma, strong communication, and hands-on assembly/testing abilities to ensure on-schedule project completion and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience assembling automation equipment preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and test equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Wire and assemble COMS boxes, control panels, and related automation equipment.
• Build and test rental equipment before deployment.
• Fabricate and assemble solar panel mounting frames and other mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues on automation equipment.
• Build and prepare equipment for customer orders per drawings and specifications.
• Perform routine shop maintenance, including cleaning, organizing work areas, and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Conduct inventory counts and assist with inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Complete daily shop tasks as assigned to support production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical assembly

Testing

Education

High School diploma

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. The Automation Shop Technician is responsible for assembling, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation equipment used in industrial applications. This role supports both customer purchase orders and rental equipment while ensuring all products meet company quality and safety standards. The technician works closely with the shop team to complete projects on schedule and maintain an organized, efficient work environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wire and assemble communications (COMS) boxes, control panels, and related automation equipment.
• Build and test rental equipment to ensure proper operation before deployment.
• Fabricate and assemble solar panel mounting frames and other mechanical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues on automation equipment.
• Build and prepare equipment for customer purchase orders according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform routine shop maintenance, including cleaning, organizing work areas, and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Conduct inventory counts and assist with inventory management to ensure accurate stock levels.
• Complete daily shop tasks as assigned to support production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma and/or equivalent in work experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proficient in oral and written communications
• Assembly experience preferred
• Basic reading skills
• Must be able to follow directions
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• Ability to work flexible shifts and to adapt to changing work schedules
• Familiarity with mobile tools and applications

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities.

DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets. We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.