Maintenance Mechanic, Automation

CECO Environmental•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems. The role responds to equipment breakdowns, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and assists with the installation and commissioning of new machinery. The mechanic works with production, quality, and automation teams to maximize equipment uptime, support operational efficiency, and maintain a safe workplace. The position involves troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems, and performing minor facility repairs. It also supports equipment upgrades and reliability projects, spare-parts management, and continuous-improvement initiatives. The job is performed in a manufacturing and industrial production environment, with possible overtime, weekend work, off-shift support, and occasional travel between company locations or vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, dust, and other industrial conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, vocational training, or coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Experience supporting automated production equipment.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Forklift and/or aerial lift certification.
Basic welding, fabrication, or machine shop skills.
Experience assisting with equipment installations and production startup activities.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment failures to minimize production downtime.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks according to schedules, equipment condition assessments, and manufacturer recommendations.
Use the MaintainX CMMS to create, document, and close work orders; track equipment history; record labor and parts usage; and maintain accurate records.
Inspect production equipment and systems for wear, potential failures, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Maintain and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
Perform minor facility maintenance and repairs, including work on building systems, utilities, grounds, and general plant upkeep.
Collaborate with the Automation Department on installation, setup, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support of new manufacturing equipment and related systems.
Assist with machine modifications, upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.
Respond to production teams’ maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain spare-parts inventory and communicate parts requirements to management.
Comply with company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, and other continuous-improvement efforts.
Participate in Lean events and improvement activities aimed at improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.