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Maintenance Mechanic

Nefab
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026
Job Summary

Working with the Plant Manager, Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for facilities

maintenance, equipment maintenance, and assists with the development and implementation

of manufacturing processes.

Main Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints, diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  • Install, align, take apart, move and maintain machinery.
  • Use various lifting devices, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, gages and

measurement instruments to complete work.

  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and find irregularities and

malfunctions.

  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and

pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls.

  • Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
  • Operate machine tools, such as lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts required during

overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery.

  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine scheduled maintenance work on machinery.
  • Implement a Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) system, including ISO documentation and a detailed PM schedule for each machine.
  • Use of predictive maintenance techniques and implementation of a computerized

maintenance management system to trigger maintenance planning, execution and

reporting.

  • Recognizing and correcting safety concerns.
  • Create a spare parts list by machine; and order, inventory and control all spare parts.
  • Identify and implement projects to improve machine and operator performance.
  • Provide basic operations and maintenance training to production operators.
  • Respond immediately to requests from operators and production supervisors.
  • Follow all safety policies.
  • Adhere to ISO 9001 and 14001 Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Experience And Education Requirements

EDUCATION

  • 2-year vocational training or associate degree in related field of study
  • Previous training on applicable machinery
  • Previous training in reading and understanding blueprints/manuals for

Machinery

Experience

  • Previous experience designing and improving preventive maintenance plans
  • Previous experience in the preventive maintenance of applicable machinery
  • Previous experience troubleshooting machine malfunctions/issues
  • Previous experience repairing all applicable machinery

LANGUAGES

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal

PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPLES

  • To act in a professional and ethical manner at all times
  • To maintain a positive work environment and recognize that this is a shared responsibility

and includes recognition, respect, co-operation and open communication

Skills And Competences

  • Attention to detail
  • Solution-oriented
  • Creative/Innovative
  • Ability to train others on existing or new concepts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment

Additional Information (i. E. Job Environment)

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described is 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 essential

functions.

Physical Environment

  • The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing,

reaching, walking, lifting (1-40lbs), gripping, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing/listening,

seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision,

depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

  • Office working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require

local and international travel, overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.

  • The Technical Services role has daily stress due to customer deadlines and responsibility

in accuracy. The incumbent is faced with constant interruptions and repeatedly meets

with others.

  • Plant working conditions include noise in excess of 90 dlb, Temperature ranging from

5– 34 Celsius, and some dust. Personal Protection Equipment is provided.

The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal

functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a

detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may

perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.

Job Descriptions Are Subject To Change With Organizational

HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

HEALTH AND SAFETY

In Nefab we are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. Nefab provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.

ENVIRONMENT

We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and logistics solutions.

Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social and environmental aspects of our business

Application

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest [insert date]. For further information or questions, please contact [cristina.vasquez@nefab.com].

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 38 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Healthcare equipment, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,000 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.

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