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Overview

RS is a leader in building reliable energy infrastructure through advanced composite utility poles. They are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician III to support maintenance and repair of critical equipment in their manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced preventive maintenance and complex repairs on manufacturing and facility equipment
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to support safe, reliable production operations
  • Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
  • Maintain and repair pumps, drive systems, piping, valves, and related mechanical components
  • Operate a variety of shop tools and equipment to complete repair and fabrication work
  • Support installation, rebuilds, and upgrades of critical production systems
  • Execute lubrication routes and preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability
  • Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately
  • Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, rigging, and lifting practices
  • Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred
  • Typically 4–6 years of experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing environments, with advanced troubleshooting and repair capability
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical equipment issues independently
  • Strong working knowledge of pumps, drive systems, piping, valves, and other critical plant equipment
  • Proficiency using shop tools, power tools, and measurement equipment to complete repairs safely and accurately
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications, and maintenance standards
  • Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs, lubrication routes, and equipment reliability initiatives
  • Overhead crane certification required or ability to obtain
  • Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and following company policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Industrial manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to hot and humid conditions
  • Exposure to production materials, including limited interaction with manufacturing chemicals while following all required safety procedures and PPE requirements

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Humble, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 423 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 Humble, TX

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Humble, TX right now, from 6 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,256 other active welding openings from 561 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Humble, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (23). 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 $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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