• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Houston, TX)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description

    A steel manufacturing facility in NW Houston is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join their team. The role involves performing routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment, including replacing bearings, motors, pumps, sprockets, rollers, chains, drives, and conveyors. The position also requires basic electrical maintenance, such as tracing wires, replacing fuses and relays, and wiring up 3-phase motors. Additional duties include checking and refilling hydraulic fluids, lubricating equipment, and conducting basic HVAC and plumbing maintenance.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.

    + Replace bearings, motors, pumps, sprockets, rollers, chains, drives, and conveyors.

    + Conduct basic electrical maintenance including tracing wires, replacing fuses and relays, and wiring-up 3-phase motors.

    + Check and refill hydraulic fluids and lubricate equipment.

    + Perform basic HVAC maintenance and plumbing tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience.

    + Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

    + Proficiency in basic electrical maintenance such as fuses, relays, and motor wiring.

    + Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues.

    + Experience in using computers for maintenance tasks.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bilingual abilities are a plus.

    + Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.

    + Experience with hand tools and welding is advantageous.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team in a leading steel manufacturing facility that values skill development and continuous learning. Enjoy opportunities for overtime and weekend work, which provide the potential for increased earnings. Embrace the chance to work in a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued.

    Work Environment

    The position is based in a non-climate controlled manufacturing facility. The working hours are mid-shift from 12 PM to 8 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for overtime and weekend work as needed. Initial training will be conducted on the day shift.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Dec 24, 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.