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ERock

Production Assembly Technician - Mechanical

Location

Houston, TX

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 24, 2026

Job Description

Overview

ERock is a leader in distributed energy, providing innovative backup generators to ensure customers never experience power outages. The company seeks a motivated Assembly Technician to join their manufacturing team, focusing on mechanical and electrical assembly of generators.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize a variety of hand tools for assembly tasks.
  • Perform periodic inspections to identify manufacturing needs.
  • Skilled assembly of ERock's generator sets.
  • Learn and utilize manufacturer specific software for troubleshooting.
  • Follow written instructions from work orders and engineered drawings.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance tasks on generators.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and repair tasks.
  • Work in potentially confined areas.
  • Ensure safe operation of electrical equipment.
  • Utilize current technology for communication and documentation.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Mechanical Technician.
  • Ability to interpret and follow blueprints and specifications.
  • Ability to read and use measuring devices like micrometers and torque wrenches.
  • Attention to detail in performing work.
  • Ability to identify and troubleshoot production issues.
  • Follow safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Must be able to be on feet for multiple hours a day.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
  • Constant need to extend hands and arms in any direction.
  • Integrity in working efficiently with or without supervision.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 67 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 307 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 181 different employers. 103 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,233 other active welding openings from 689 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

ERock currently has 2 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (21), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Optimized Process Designs LLC (13). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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