Job Description

Overview

Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group focused on developing, producing, and recycling materials for a better life. The Maintenance Technician role involves providing mechanical and electrical maintenance support to ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment
  • Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently
  • Execute preventive maintenance tasks to improve reliability and uptime
  • Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, control panels, and instrumentation
  • Support installation and commissioning of new electrical systems and equipment
  • Diagnose electrical faults and implement corrective actions
  • Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems
  • Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs
  • Support equipment rebuilds and installations
  • Support compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements
  • Participate in PHAs, HAZOPs, SOP development, and safety reviews
  • Follow OSHA and site safety procedures at all times
  • Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve performance
  • Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process optimization
  • Assist in developing maintenance procedures and training documentation
  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors
  • Support training and skill development across the maintenance team
  • Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree, technical certification (Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical), OR equivalent experience
  • 2–5 years of maintenance experience (mechanical, electrical, or both) required
  • 5–10 years of industrial/plant experience preferred
  • Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills (rotating equipment, piping, valves)
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and instrumentation
  • Experience with preventive maintenance systems and work order management
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar systems preferred

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Rotating shift schedule
  • Initial schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Position will transition to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, which may include: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. / 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

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 $38/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $35–$40/hr across 9 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 23 different employers. 16 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 Pasadena, or widen the search to Texas.

Umicore currently has 1 other opening 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.

Similar openings near Pasadena, TX

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