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Overview

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing company that specializes in fast-start power generation solutions. The Mechanical Technician role involves precision machine installation and assembly of heavy industrial machinery, contributing to innovative energy solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Execute precision machine installation and assembly according to layout plans and blueprints.
  • Install and align heavy industrial machinery such as conveyor systems and turbines.
  • Identify hand tools, fasteners, and equipment used in the trade.
  • Apply basic layout principles and blueprint reading.
  • Identify appropriate gaskets and O-rings according to their application.
  • Use safe rigging practices and set baseplates and soleplates.
  • Properly use precision measuring tools and install packing and seals.
  • Remove and install bearings and couplings and fabricate shims.
  • Pre-align and install equipment, including belt and chain drives.
  • Identify conveyor parts and explain their functions.
  • Distinguish types of alignment and identify necessary steps.
  • Identify types of pumps and their maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes and identify turbine components.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience operating a forklift.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a fabricator.
  • Prior experience working in a fabrication shop environment.
  • Experience performing mechanical assembly using bolts and fasteners.
  • Demonstrated experience installing or hanging doors and panels.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow mechanical drawings.
  • Proficiency in the use of hand tools and power tools.
  • Strong understanding of proper bolt-up procedures and torque requirements.
  • Work safely and effectively in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability and knowledge of welding and machining.
  • Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Reports to Fabrication Manager
  • Work location is 6246 McHard Road, Houston, TX 77053

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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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 $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 100 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 371 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 206 different employers. 118 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 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.

PROENERGY currently has 3 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 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 Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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