Maintenance Technician II

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Our client, a leading food manufacturing and distribution company located in Houston, TX, is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support their production facility. This is a contract position scheduled to run approximately 24 weeks (960 total hours), with a standard 40-hour work week and potential overtime of 1020 hours weekly. No travel is required for this role.

Schedule: Tuesday Saturday, 2:00 PM 11:00 PM

Location: Houston, TX 77038

Contract Duration: Approximately 24 weeks, full-time (40 hrs/week base)

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and prepare production equipment for daily operations
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues, including 480V, 277V, 3-phase, and 220V/120V single-phase systems
• Perform load balancing and read electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Conduct plumbing repairs including drain lines, oil-water separators, fixtures, O-rings, and water heaters
• Maintain HVAC systems including belts, filters, condensers, and VAV boxes
• Maintain general facility equipment: lighting ballasts, dock levelers, trailer restraints, high-speed doors, motors, starters, frequency drives, exhaust fans, occupancy sensors, and baseboard heaters
• Enter, update, and track work orders using the SAP system
• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks as needed
• Communicate effectively with operators, maintenance staff, and site leadership

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in industrial electrical troubleshooting across multiple voltage systems
• Hands-on plumbing and HVAC maintenance experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Experience using SAP or similar CMMS for work order tracking
• Forklift operation experience/certification preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in varying temperature conditions
• Willingness to work in a cold environment (approximately 40F, with areas as low as 0F)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TIG/MIG welding
• Familiarity with blade sharpening equipment and food-grade lubricants
• Prior experience in a meat, food, or cold-storage manufacturing environment

About the Role:

This position supports a fast-paced meat manufacturing and production facility, requiring a versatile maintenance professional comfortable working in cold, physically demanding conditions. The role involves close collaboration with operations and leadership to ensure equipment uptime and facility safety. Steel-toe boots are required starting Day 1; warm clothing is strongly recommended due to cold working conditions.