Mechanical Technician
KP Staffing Houston is now hiring mechanical technicians in Humble, Texas!
Job Summary
The mechanical technician will execute preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance activities to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial equipment. This role helps minimize unplanned downtime and support production continuity.
Pay
$26-32 per hour
Shift
1st, 2nd, 3rd shift
Duties
- Execute preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance work orders
- Perform repairs on critical production equipment to ensure operational continuity
- Maintain standby equipment in optimal operating condition
- Identify mechanical failures and recommend equipment lockout (LOTO) when necessary to ensure safety
- Propose mechanical spare parts required to maintain proper equipment operation
- Perform high-risk maintenance tasks including hot work, work at heights, confined spaces, and hazardous energy tasks in compliance with safety procedures
- Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulations during daily maintenance activities
- Identify hazards and assess risks prior to executing maintenance tasks
- Record and close maintenance work orders in the SAP Maintenance Module
- Report shift activities, breakdowns, and relevant findings to the Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator
- Coordinate daily tasks with the Mechanical Maintenance Coordinator
- Respond to mechanical breakdown requests from production operators
- Support maintenance improvement initiatives as assigned
Qualifications
- Technical degree in industrial mechanical maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related mechanical field
- Equivalent hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience will be considered
- Proven experience performing mechanical maintenance on industrial machinery
- Experience working in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments preferred
- Experience handling rotating equipment, bearings, and mechanical components
- Knowledge of industrial mechanical maintenance procedures
- Knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance practices
- Knowledge of bearing maintenance and lubrication
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Basic knowledge of safety procedures including LOTO, confined spaces, and hot work
- SAP Maintenance Module experience preferred
- Proactivity, teamwork, assertive communication, strong safety mindset, and ability to work under pressure and rotating shifts
Job Type
Direct Hire