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Shop Technician Level I

D-Tech Drilling Tools, Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2026

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shop Technician Level I will operate in the Houston Shop performing a variety of “hands-on” technical support to the production, disassembly of Rotary Steerable tools, receive field tools, clean dirty tools, perform general shop maintenance and duties. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be accountable for the following functions and responsibilities:

  • Disassembly of Steering Bodies, Collars, and Stabilizers.
  • Clean dirty parts and subcomponents from RSS Tool.
  • Operate Torque Unit.
  • Loading and unloading of RSS Tools, Assets, or packages from delivery trucks.
  • General station maintenance & duties:
  • Cleaning floors with floor scrubbing machine as needed.
  • Cleaning all vices, torque units, air compressor, etc. when necessary.
  • Maintain daily/weekly/monthly inspections on all station equipment and forklifts. 
  • Movement of equipment and racking when required.
  • Assist cleaning of wash bay pits when deep cleaned yearly.
  • Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within physical constraints of the job.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To apply you must meet the following criteria:

  • High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
  • Minimum 1-year experience as a skilled maintenance mechanic. 
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
  • Ability to use precision hand tools.
  • Ability to work in shifts and overtime (weekends and some holidays included) as required, be flexible in working requirements as the needs of the business dictate.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fluid environment, bearing high levels of responsibility and accountability while keeping the best interests of the business in sight. An attention to detail, able to prioritize workload but be flexible to adjust to changing deadlines and work independently with little supervision or as a team.
  • Ability to maintain the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties and the ability to work well with all levels of employees or customers while being service oriented and having a friendly demeanor.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write in the English Language fluently. Have good communication skills, both verbal and written. Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and have Operate basic office equipment, such as a keyboard, mouse, and copier/printer/scanning machine.
  • Attention to detail, neat and organized, always keeping Safety First. 
  • Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
  • Minimum 1-year operation of torque unit preferred. 
  • Minimum of 1-year experience in mud motor & bearing pack assembly preferred.
  • Minimum of 1-year experience using overhead crane and forklift preferred.
  • Ability to travel domestic and abroad for extended periods of time if needed preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk while wearing the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment when required (i.e. safety glasses or side shields, closed toe shoes, steel-toe footwear, etc.); sit and/or stand for long periods of time; 8 – 12 hours a day, frequently lifting up to forty-five (45) pounds without assistance and anything over forty-five (45) up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance. Frequent carrying, pushing, and pulling of heavy objects over one hundred (100) pounds with proper equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.


SAFETY RESPONSABILITIES:

All employees have a responsibility to do everything they can to prevent injury to themselves, their fellow employees and others that may be affected by their actions or omissions at work. Employees are expected to become familiar and follow Company’s safety policies and procedures and immediately report any incidents that may lead to injury or environmentally unsound conditions that could lead to an incident. Employees should ensure they use any equipment in accordance with the training and instruction received, inform their Team Leader or Manager of any serious or imminent danger, and ensure good housekeeping is maintained within their workspace.


This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the job described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign additional tasks for the employee to perform as the Company may deem appropriate.


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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