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Overview

The Maintenance Technician at SSAB Houston is responsible for improving production by ensuring the proper installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment, minimizing downtime and costs, and managing the maintenance program. SSAB is committed to sustainability and the development of fossil-free steel production.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment on the CTL/Temper Line and Plasma/Oxy-Fuel Table.
  • Lead and perform general maintenance on plant equipment, including lubrication, monitoring, and inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 manuals and safety regulations.
  • Coordinate maintenance tasks with production during shutdowns.
  • Work with outside contractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant task completion.
  • Manage the computerized preventive and predictive maintenance program.
  • Generate and improve maintenance PM programs and identify potential equipment problems.
  • Communicate with Operators to ensure smooth operation and detect equipment issues.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience with proficiency in metal fabrication and welding safety practices.
  • 3-5 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and computer skills.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalent / GED.
  • Technical education and minimum of 3 years related maintenance experience.

Additional Information

  • Position is full time, hourly non-exempt and is eligible for overtime.
  • Shift time: Rotating shifts which may include weekends.
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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 $24/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$33/hr across 64 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 230 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 128 different employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 953 other active welding openings from 417 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.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (24), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (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 Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Channelview at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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