Vacancies Maintenance Technician II
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Date: April 16 2026
Location: Houston TX 77091
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
The Maintenance Technician will perform routine preventive and emergency maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment as well as facility infrastructure to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations. This role exists to maximize equipment uptime support consistent product quality and enable on-time delivery to customers. The technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues executing preventive maintenance programs and supporting continuous improvement of equipment addition the role helps protect company assets by maintaining buildings grounds and critical systems. Strong collaboration with operations safety and external contractors is essential to ensure compliance minimize downtime and sustain a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize the Computerized maintenance system to plan/prioritize PM responsibilities work requests and report findings. Record all the work done on a daily basis to support and maintain the work order system.
- Analyzes mechanical problems on assigned equipment plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary repairs and adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality. Tests equipmentoperation after repairs or installations is completed and notifies necessary persons of equipment operational status. Assists with new equipment installations as needed.
- Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on assigned equipment by visually inspecting greasing testing safety switches measuring with go-no-go gauges recording critical information oil analysis etc. and reporting adverse findings to the Maintenance Manager. To maximize equipment up-time potential problems are identified and either repaired immediately or scheduled for repairs to eliminate breakdowns during operation.
- Assists with inventory management and keeps storerooms and shops neat and clean.
- Complies with all HSE policies and reports any concerns which may have an adverse impact on health safety and the environment. Attends monthly safety meetings maintains a neat clean and safe work area works safely and requires others to work safely also. Adheres to AkzoNobels Code of Conduct. Corrects or notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions.
- Work with the external contractor(s) to provide necessary help and assistance in order to complete their work on site and issue the required Work Permits.
- Assist with on-call duties after hours and on weekends
- Must be able to use ladders hoists industrial trucks and material handling equipment.
- Must have the ability to wear a breathing apparatus and other associated HSE personal protective equipment
Job Requirements
- Associates degree in an engineering-related field vocational/military training or 510 years of relevant maintenance experience.
- Ability to perform electrical and mechanical repairs on processing equipment including basic PLC and process control troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical documentation (Piping & Instrument Diagrams wiring schematics hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams) and safely using tools measuring devices and test equipment.
- Physical capability to lift up to 55 pounds stand/walk for extended periods work indoors/outdoors in varying conditions and operate ladders hoists and material handling equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Valid drivers license and flexibility to work overtime including after-hours support as needed.
Total Compensation
- The hourly range for these skills is $31/hr. 4% annual bonus.
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
- Medical insurance with HSA.
- Dental Vision Life and AD&D benefits.
- Generous vacation sick and holiday pay.
- Short- & Long-term disability.
- Paid Parental leave.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
- Employee referral plan.
- Employee appreciation days.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
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About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more