Shop Technician - Houston, TX

Voith GmbH Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401K with company match

Tools provided during work

Job summary

Voith US Inc. is seeking a Shop Technician to repair customer equipment in a clean, safety-focused shop in Houston. The role involves disassembly, inspection, and reassembly with repaired parts to meet deadlines, with emphasis on safety, quality and productivity.

Training is available for candidates with mechanical background from rotating equipment maintenance. The position is day shift, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, with possible field work and customer-site travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with industrial gear and rotating equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment.
• Mechanical assembly skills.
• Proficiency with hand, electrical and air operated shop tools.
• Knowledge of shop practices, machines and related equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair machinery, including gearboxes, fluid couplings, torque converters, pumps, and others.
• Read drawings and document precision measurements.
• Utilize crane/hoist, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools.
• Trouble shoot equipment reliability issues.
• Perform work assignments in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Understand and apply quality of workmanship required for each job.
• Participate in a culture of continuous improvement in both safety and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Precision measurement

Mechanical assembly

Gear and rotating equipment experience

Shop tools proficiency

Analytical problem solving

Teamwork

Basic computing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Air-operated tools

Job description

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family‑owned companies in Europe.

Voith Turbo is hiring for:

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Safe, Clean, Climate-Controlled Shop
• All tools for work provided by Voith
• Competitive Pay and Full Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match

THIS POSITION IS DAY SHIFT M‑F, SHOP TECH 1 PAYS $26.00-$28.00 SHOP TECH2 PAYS $30.00-$35.00SHOP TECH LEVEL DEPENDS ON YOUR AMOUNT OF EXPERIENCE

Summary:

Responsible for repairing customer owned equipment according to Voith specifications by disassembling and inspecting units that are returned for repair or overhaul. The technician reassembles with repaired or replaced parts to meet customer deadlines, with a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity standards. Communication and flexibility are key attributes of a successful candidate.

We are willing and eager to train candidates with demonstrated mechanical experience from rotating equipment maintenance and similar roles.

This position is primarily shop-based, and hours will be Monday‑Friday, 40 hours per week. However, occasional field service work may be required. Candidates should be willing to travel to customer sites on as‑need basis.

Responsibilities:

• Assembly and repair of machinery, including gearboxes, fluid couplings, torque converters, pumps, and others
• Read drawings and document precision measurements
• Utilize crane/hoist, lift trucks, hand tools and power tools
• Trouble shoot equipment reliability issues
• Perform work assignments in a timely and accurate fashion
• Understand and apply quality of workmanship required for each job
• Participate in a culture of continuous improvement in both safety and processes
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Industrial gear and rotating equipment
• Ability to proficiently read blueprints and use precision measuring equipment
• Mechanical assembly skills.
• Proficiency with hand, electrical and air operated shop tools
• Knowledge of shop practices, machines and related equipment
• Utilize strong organizational skills to handle multiple tasks effectively
• Analyze problems and develop solutions independently or with teams
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
• Must have manual dexterity to assemble products or machines as directed.
• Must have excellent hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colored wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Must wear gloves and ear protection.

* This job description is not all encompassing; however, it is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.