Master Mechanic Maintenance Lead (Manufacturing)
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Master Mechanic / Maintenance Lead
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint Coatings Chemicals)
Job #:
Location: Houston TX
Salary: $35 Hourly
Shift/Schedule: Monday thru Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm)
Education: High School Diploma (Minimum)
Citizenship: US Citizens or Green Card Holders (No Exceptions)
Background: Must be able pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
Experience: 7-10 Industrial Maintenance experience is required. 3 years minimum Lead or Supervisory experience on the Industrial Maintenance side.
Position Summary:
The Master Mechanic / Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring the reliability safety and optimal performance of all production equipment. This position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills hands-on experience with powder coating systems extrusion lines and grinding operations as well as leadership ability to supervise maintenance personnel and coordinate cross-functional repairs and improvements.
- Key Responsibilities
- Lead train and supervise a team of maintenance technicians to support daily production operations.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting repair and preventive maintenance on equipment including:
- Powder coating booths ovens and conveyor systems
- Extrusion machines and associated feed systems
- Grinders mixers and dust collection systems
- Diagnose mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and electrical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate with production safety and quality departments to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
- Plan and schedule maintenance work orders spare parts usage and machine overhauls.
- Maintain maintenance logs service records and equipment performance documentation.
- Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency safety and quality.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA NFPA and plant safety standards.
- Participate in capital project planning installation and equipment commissioning.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 710 years of industrial maintenance experience including at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead mechanic role.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Strong background in mechanical systems industrial electrical and PLC basics.
- Demonstrated expertise in powder coating equipment extrusion lines and grinding systems.
- Welding fabrication and machining experience preferred.
- Education: Technical degree certification or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering.
- Skills:
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
- Proficient with CMMS systems maintenance scheduling and parts inventory management.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical manuals.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Work performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to powder coatings heat and noise.
- Must be able to stand stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Availability for overtime weekends and on-call support as needed.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers products whether they are battling heat light corrosion abrasion moisture or chemicals and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings which serve four end markets including Refinish Industrial Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle across North America EMEA Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. Weve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications identify job-related qualifications and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
6 - Craft Workers (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America)
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Industrial Maintenance
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
In 2016, Axalta celebrates 150 years in the coatings industry. From the inception of our business in 1866 to the manufacture of next generation environmentally compatible products demanded in the 21st century, we have continued to evolve. What has not changed is a tradition of quality ... View more
