Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and repair production lines that cut, fabricate, press, and form steel drums. Diagnose and repair conveyor lines, sensors, motors, press equipment, metal cutting equipment, and vacuum pumps. Perform mechanical troubleshooting on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to identify and locate parts and plan repair work. Complete and document maintenance work orders accurately in the computerized maintenance system. Perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Install and service electrical components such as sensors, transformers, PLCs, and VFDs as needed for equipment operation. Carry out welding and machining tasks to repair or fabricate metal components used in the production lines. Inspect bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical components to identify wear and potential failures. Use hand tools, power tools, and personal metric tools to perform repairs, adjustments, and installations. Apply 5S and kaizen principles to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe maintenance shop and production environment. Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize and complete maintenance activities. Respond to maintenance emergencies, including staying later or being called in when critical equipment issues arise. Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes and participate in training to expand technical capabilities. Essential SkillsAt least 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience working with conveyors, motors, and pumps. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems. Proficiency in preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment. Experience working with sensors, vacuum pumps, and metal cutting equipment. Ability to perform equipment installation and mechanical adjustments on production machinery. Competence using computers to enter and manage maintenance work orders. Capability to troubleshoot PLCs and work with extensive PLC and VFD systems. Experience with electrical components including sensors and electrical transformers. Ownership and use of a complete set of metric tools suitable for industrial maintenance work. You will join a stable, international manufacturing organization that supports long-term career growth and skill development. The maintenance team receives comprehensive training across all forms of maintenance, providing the opportunity to expand both mechanical and electrical expertise. With the right attitude and effort, you can grow into increasingly advanced maintenance processes while working in a clean, well-organized facility that values continuous improvement and teamwork. This position is based in a steel drum manufacturing plant in Pasadena, TX. The facility is a large, industrial environment with loosely climate-controlled conditions. The day shift runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., typically totaling more than 60 hours per week, with every other Saturday and occasional random weekdays off. Technicians may be called in or asked to stay later for maintenance emergencies. A block schedule is planned to be implemented in January 2027.This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena, TX.