Industrial Maintenance Technician
2 days ago
Houston
Job Description Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing periodic maintenance on a variety of equipment used in plastic extrusion. This includes extruders, controls, drives, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and more. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical failures to the root cause, make necessary repairs, and recommend procedural or equipment changes to prevent recurrence. Responsibilities • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform periodic maintenance on equipment such as extruders, controls, drives, gear boxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, synchronous belts, and conveyor systems., • Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures to the root cause and make necessary repairs., • Recommend procedural or equipment changes to prevent recurrence of failures., • Safely troubleshoot and repair all electrical components including heaters, SSRs, VFDs, and more., • Troubleshoot control loops and various systems with AC, DC, or mA control signals., • Read and interpret electrical prints and diagrams., • Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley)., • Align equipment using both the magnetic dial indicator method and the straight-edge method., • Perform maintenance and repair on overhead cranes, mobile equipment, forklifts, and small vehicles., • At least 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment., • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with 3 phase and single phase 480 V power., • Experience with overhead cranes and mobile equipment maintenance., • Forklift experience and comfortable with heights., • PLC troubleshooting (programming and installing is a bonus) - Allen Bradley preferred., • Ability to perform calculations for mechanical fabrication or installations., • Working knowledge of multi-meter and amp meters, welding and cutting, hand and power tools., • Welding or electrical certification preferred., • Experience with film blowing and injection molding equipment. We offer opportunities for growth in both pay and position, encouraging career advancement within the company. Work Environment This position is based in a manufacturing plant located in North Houston near Bush Airport. You will be working in a very hot environment, especially during the summer. The role requires thriving in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational setting around plastic manufacturing equipment. 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 $35.00 - $38.00/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 26, 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.