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Maintenance Technician
- Aerotek (Houston, TX)
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled multicraft maintenance technician who specializes in making both electrical and mechanical repairs on composite pipe manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing drives, limit switches, 3-phase electrical motors, emergency stop switches, motor starter circuits up to 480V, and 24V DC circuits. Additionally, you will build control panel boxes and pull wires to equipment. Mechanical duties include repairing hydraulics on equipment, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and bearings. Light welding and fabrication may be required to ensure proper maintenance of the facility and equipment. The position involves working with helical winder machines, conveyors, material handling equipment, and saws, and assisting in new equipment installation as the facility expands.
Responsibilities
+ Troubleshoot and repair drives, limit switches, 3-phase motors, emergency stop switches, and motor starter circuits up to 480V.
+ Build control panel boxes and pull wire to equipment.
+ Repair hydraulics on equipment, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, and bearings.
+ Perform light welding and fabrication to maintain facility and equipment.
+ Operate helical winder machines, conveyors, material handling equipment, and saws.
+ Assist in the installation of new equipment during the facility move.
Essential Skills
+ 4+ years of maintenance experience.
+ Expertise in troubleshooting and repairing drives and electrical motors.
+ Proficiency in mechanical repairs involving hydraulics and pneumatics.
+ Knowledge of 480V electrical systems.
+ Ability to read electrical meters and electrical prints.
+ Experience in welding and fabrication.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and control panel schematic reading.
Why Work Here?
Join a stable and growing company in the water industry that is expanding its operations. The new facility boasts state-of-the-art machines and structures, providing a modern and dynamic work environment. Be part of a business that is moving forward due to its growth, offering exciting opportunities for career development.
Work Environment
Work in a non-air-conditioned, open-aired shop. The position is on the first shift from 6:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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