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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

MiTek Inc.
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Job Description

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plasma machines, Bystronic laser automation system, Powdercoat systems, Robotic welding systems, IR compressor systems, press brakes, 2-Axis CNC Lathes, 5-Axis CNC Mills, and other manufacturing machinery. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime, applying Lean and 5S methodologies, and tracking key maintenance metrics such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to improve reliability and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements


A Brief Overview
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plasma machines, Bystronic laser automation system, Powder coat systems, Robotic welding systems, IR compressor systems, press brakes, 2-Axis CNC Lathes, 5-Axis CNC Mills, and other manufacturing machinery. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime, applying Lean and 5S methodologies, and tracking key maintenance metrics such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) to improve reliability and efficiency.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on plasma machines, lasers, press brakes, CNC equipment, and other machinery
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement effective solutions
  • Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently
  • Apply Lean and 5S principles to optimize workspaces and maintenance processes
  • Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance
  • Track and analyze MTBF and MTTR metrics to improve machine reliability and reduce downtime
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, part inventories, and performance metrics
  • Maintain records within Computerized Maintenance System (CMMS) - MaintainX
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies


Qualifications

  • High School/GED required
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components required
  • Experience troubleshooting 2-Axis CNC Lathes, 5-Axis CNC Mills, Bystronic Laser Automation Systems, Powdercoat Systems, Robotic Welding Systems, IR Compressor Systems required
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing, 5S methodology, and maintenance KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR required
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, reliability best practices, and maintenance metric tracking required
  • 5 Years Years of experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment required
  • Able to perform mathematical skills such as calculating proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and able to apply concepts of basic geometry
  • Ability to read and understand prints and schematics
  • Ability to use small hand-power tools, including reading a tape measure with 1/32-inch increments
  • Able to use Microsoft Office Applications


Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Physical Demands
This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, climb, walk up stairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.

MiTek Perks

  • Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
  • Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
  • Performance/Incentive bonuses
  • Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
  • Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and LifeInsurance
  • myFlexPay partner - allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry toimprove efficiencies by optimizingthe balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at 1 314-434-1200.

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MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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