Job Description

Overview

Baker Hughes Incorporated is seeking a Test Lab Mechanic V in Houston, Texas, responsible for the assembly, testing, and validation of components and products in laboratory environments. The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble components, subassemblies, and equipment according to documented procedures and engineering drawings.
  • Conduct functional testing of products and systems based on customer specifications and engineering standards.
  • Perform testing in laboratory and simulated field conditions, accurately documenting and recording test results.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot testing equipment, machinery, and test fixtures.
  • Ensure all testing activities are conducted using proper safety procedures and precautions.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Support material handling activities, including the use of forklifts, cranes, and other equipment as required.
  • Collaborate with engineering and test lab teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Assist in training personnel on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, and safety practices.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively as a team member.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, assembly, or shop environment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in equipment assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
  • Proficiency with hand tools and assembly equipment.
  • Basic computer skills, including data entry and documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and customer-focused mindset.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Programs

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Programs

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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 88 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 351 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 197 different employers. 130 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,395 other active welding openings from 683 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.

Baker Hughes currently has 5 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 Welding Shop in Austin, TX (26), Zachry Group (25), and Austin Industries (25). 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 Burleson at $40/hr, La Porte at $38/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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