Full-time

Maintenance Associate

Posted on 20 August 26 by Administrator

  • Longview, TX
  • $17 - $18 per Hour
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Job Description

Step into a hands-on maintenance role where your mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills keep critical equipment running safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced industrial environment, working with a variety of tools and machinery while building your experience across multiple disciplines.

About the Role:

In this position, you will support daily maintenance operations by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs on industrial equipment. You will play a key role in minimizing downtime, ensuring safe operation of machinery, and supporting production teams with reliable, well-maintained assets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and machinery according to established plans.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
  • Carry out mechanical repairs, adjustments, and part replacements using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Assist with basic electrical repairs, including component replacement and simple wiring tasks under established guidelines.
  • Safely operate forklifts and cranes to move, position, and support equipment and materials during maintenance activities.
  • Use hand and power tools to disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Inspect tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure they remain in safe, clean, and operational condition.
  • Support daily maintenance tasks and projects within a Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a shop, warehouse, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical repair and basic electrical repair tasks.
  • Proficient in the safe use of hand and power tools for maintenance and repair work.
  • Forklift experience with current or recent certification.
  • Crane operation experience in an industrial or maintenance setting.
  • General knowledge of industrial tools, equipment, and safe work practices.
  • Ability to work full-time hours Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Desirable Skills:

  • Experience working within a structured maintenance program (CMMS or similar).
  • Familiarity with reading basic mechanical drawings or equipment manuals.
  • Background in maintaining a variety of industrial equipment types (e.g., conveyors, pumps, motors).
  • Exposure to safety programs such as lockout/tagout and job hazard analysis.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Formal training or coursework in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
  • Valid forklift certification; crane operation training or certification preferred.
  • Any relevant maintenance or mechanical certifications considered an asset.

If you are a reliable, safety-focused maintenance professional ready to take on a busy, hands-on role, apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$17 - $18 per Hour

Sector

Energy

Category

Manufacturing

Skills / Experience

Entry Level, Electrical/Mechanical

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our Reference

JOB-1337

Job Location