Master Mechanic​/Maintenance Lead; Manufacturing

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* Job Title:

Master Mechanic / Maintenance Lead
**** Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
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* Location:

Houston, TX
**** Salary: $35 Hourly
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Schedule:

Monday thru Friday (7:00am to 3:30pm)
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* 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)
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* Experience:

7-10 Industrial Maintenance experience is required. 3 years minimum Lead or Supervisory experience on the Industrial Maintenance side.
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* 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.
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* Qualifications:

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* Experience:

** Minimum 7–10 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.
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* Education:

** Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering.
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* 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.
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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…