Job Description

Overview

Air Liquide Large Industries is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Pasadena, TX, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of plant equipment through maintenance activities. The company provides industrial gas and energy solutions critical to various industries.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and complex maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
  • Execute preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, and calibrations.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions and contribute to repair solutions.
  • Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems to document work orders and manage spare parts inventory.
  • Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and environmental regulations.
  • Participate in on-call rotation and support during emergency breakdowns.
  • Collaborate with operations personnel and engineers to improve equipment reliability.
  • Read and interpret technical documents, including blueprints and schematics.
  • Conduct equipment inspections and recommend necessary repairs or upgrades.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper care of tools.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED is essential.
  • Preferred: Associate degrees in industrial maintenance or vocational school certificates in HVAC, welding, or machining.
  • 1-3 years of previous experience in industrial maintenance or a similar role.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and installing mechanical equipment.
  • Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools, such as grinders and welding equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems is often required.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting, climbing, and standing for long periods.
  • Common certifications include Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) and relevant trade school certification.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule - Monday - Friday
  • Benefits start after day 1

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Pasadena, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Pasadena, TX currently run a median of $82/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $40–$82/hr across 8 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 Pasadena, TX

We're tracking 42 other active welding openings in Pasadena, TX right now, from 28 different employers. 16 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Pasadena, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). 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. Pasadena is among them.

Similar openings near Pasadena, TX

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