Maintenance Technician
Location
Pasadena, TX
Posted on October 14, 2026
Location
Pasadena, TX
Posted on October 14, 2026
About Umicore
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
About Catalysis
Umicore is delivering the catalysis solutions for today and tomorrow. We reduce harmful emissions through advanced automotive catalysts, enable fuel cell driving and clean hydrogen with cutting-edge catalyst technologies, and support pharmaceutical production with innovative chemical catalysts.
We help customers meet strict environmental standards while improving both efficiency and performance.
To meet today's environmental and industrial challenges with ambitious thinking and a drive to innovate, we cannot stand still. This is where you come in.
Your Key Accountabilities
Maintenance Execution
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on plant equipment Complete assigned work orders safely and efficiently Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks to improve reliability and uptime Electrical & Instrumentation 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
Mechanical Maintenance
Maintain pumps, valves, conveyors, rotating equipment, and mechanical systems Perform alignment, lubrication, and mechanical repairs Support equipment rebuilds and installations
Safety & Compliance
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
Continuous Improvement
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
Collaboration
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors Support training and skill development across the maintenance team Foster teamwork and knowledge sharing across disciplines
Who we are looking for
Education & Experience
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
Technical Skills
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
Work Schedule
Rotating shift schedule. Initial schedule: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The 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.
What We Offer
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Pasadena, TX currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$37/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.
We're tracking 47 other active welding openings in Pasadena, TX right now, from 23 different employers. 15 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 582 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 Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). 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 Channelview at $32/hr. Pasadena is among them.
Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Maintenance Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.