Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Houston, TX

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Lead Compounding Technician 2nd Shift

  • Quva
  • Sugar Land, TX (24 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Sugar Land, TX (24 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 hour ago

Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data...

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Tower Crane Technician

  • Bechtel
  • South Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • South Houston, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Perform diagnosis, repair, and reconditioning of machine systems and components as needed. Perform planned maintenance and inspections....

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Industrial Electrical PLC Technician - 2nd Shift

  • KIK Custom Products
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 6 hours ago

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and...

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Field Service Technician

  • Crown Equipment Corporation
  • Houston, TX (13 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (13 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, offers local support on a global scale with more than 15 manufacturing facilities worldwide...

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Automation Technician

  • Foxconn Corporation
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 20 hours ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Initial set up of new automation equipment, including programmable controllers, robot controllers, end of arm tools, automated placement machines, and conveyors....

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IS Technician

  • HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors
  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

HPC-Industrial, p owered by Clean Harbors, in Location is looking for a HydroBlaster /Field Technicians to work at various customer locations, and to join their safety conscious team!This team...

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IS Technician

  • Clean Harbors
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

HPC-Industrial powered by Clean Harbors is looking for an Environmental Technician for our Deer Park, TX location to join their safety conscious team! The Technician operates a variety of...

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Instrument Technician - Austin Industrial

  • Austin
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Troubleshoot and check out electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment....

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I&E Technician (La Porte, Tx) Austin Industrial

  • Austin
  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • La Porte, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Troubleshoot and check out electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using proper test equipment....

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IS Technician III

  • HPC Industrial
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Deer Park, TX (7 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Location is looking for a HydroBlaster /Field Technicians to work at various customer locations, and to join their safety conscious team!This team...

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Is Technician Ldar I

  • HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors
  • Seabrook, TX (12 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Seabrook, TX (12 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, in Location is looking for a LDAR Technician to join their safety conscious team!The LDAR Monitoring Technician, using an analyzer and electronic data...

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Field Service Technician

  • Bray International, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Field Service Technician Houston, TX (On-site with up to 15% travel) About Bray International Bray International is a leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control...

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Field Technician - FPT Diesel Engines & Heavy Equipment

  • Jetstream of Houston
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Field Technician - FPT Diesel Engines & Heavy Equipment Jetstream of Houston - 3.2 Houston, TX Job Details $70,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance...

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Overhead Crane Technician

  • GPAC
  • Baytown, TX (22 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baytown, TX (22 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Overhead Crane Technician to install, inspect, maintain, and repair overhead lifting equipment in industrial environments. Install overhead cranes, hoists, and related components Inspect equipment...

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Workshop Service Technician II

  • TechnipFMC
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (10 miles from South Houston, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Workshop Service Technician II TechnipFMC - 3.9 Houston, TX Job Details 20 hours ago Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Computer operation Blueprint specification interpretation...

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Demographic Data for South Houston, TX

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in South Houston, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.

Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in South Houston, TX offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.3%
Bachelor's Degree
24.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
Associate's Degree
14.4%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in South Houston, TX
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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