For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. G&A Partners' client is currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join its team in Channelview, TX.

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems across Steel Mill operations
• Perform regular preventative maintenance activities including lubrication, calibration, realignment, and testing
• Use advanced tools to troubleshoot complex issues-such as PLCs, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, and circuit testing
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild machinery including gearboxes, pumps, motors, valves, and more
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, safety permits, and inspections
• Use precision instruments (micrometers, calipers, laser alignment tools, etc.) to ensure components meet specifications
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and OEM specs
• Work closely with engineers, operations, and contractors for effective maintenance execution.
  Adhere to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and PPE requirements
• Recommend process improvements and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives.
  Mentor and assist in training junior maintenance staff.

• Minimum 5-7 years of industrial machine repair experience, ideally in a steel mill or heavy industrial setting.
  High school diploma or GED required; technical school/apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals
• Familiarity with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and plant safety standards
• Welding, machining, or electrical certification preferred
• Strong communication skills and team-focused mindset
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly/disassembly
• Bearings, chains, gear bar maintenance/repair
• Basic level stick welding
• Basic level hydraulic/pneumatic

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Starting wage is

The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners’ range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

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