Industrial Maintenance Tech (Mechanical)
Industrial
Waco, TX
28.00-32.00
Contract to Perm
Industrial Maintenance Technician – Mechanical
Location: Waco, TX
Crouch Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for a growing manufacturing operation in the Waco area. This position will focus primarily on the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and upkeep of mechanical production equipment.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with industrial machinery, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, overhead lifting equipment, and mechanical power-transmission components. This individual must be comfortable responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing problems, completing repairs, and working with production personnel to minimize downtime.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial production machinery and mechanical systems.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce production interruptions.
- Diagnose mechanical issues involving hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, crane, and material-handling systems.
- Maintain mechanical power-transmission components, including bearings, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, rollers, and drive assemblies.
- Service hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including pumps, cylinders, motors, valves, manifolds, compressors, regulators, filters, and actuators.
- Respond promptly to equipment failures and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble production equipment and related components.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic schematics.
- Fabricate or modify brackets, guards, supports, and replacement parts when necessary.
- Assist with the installation, relocation, startup, and testing of new or existing equipment.
- Maintain facility-support systems such as ventilation, dust collection, lubrication, cooling, compressed air, and industrial piping.
- Communicate equipment conditions, repair status, and maintenance concerns to supervisors and production personnel.
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
- Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field is preferred.
- Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, metal fabrication, heavy equipment, automation, or a similar industrial environment is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, crane, and rotating equipment.
- Experience with CNC machinery, automated production equipment, robotics, fabrication machinery, or heavy manufacturing equipment is a plus.
- Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment during breakdowns and production emergencies.
- Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable attendance, punctuality, and the ability to adapt to changing production priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with maintenance, operations, and engineering personnel.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work from elevated platforms.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
- Ability to work around moving machinery and in confined areas while following established safety procedures.
- Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to operate tools and handle equipment components.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe footwear, fall protection, and respiratory protection when applicable.
Schedule
- Evening Shift: Monday through Friday, approximately 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 am 0r 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Extended hours, overtime, or occasional weekend work may be required depending on production and maintenance needs.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.crouchstaffing.com or visit our recruiting office:
Crouch Staffing Solutions
815 N. Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, TX 76643
815 N. Hewitt Drive
Hewitt, TX 76643
Crouch Staffing Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
