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Overview

National Strand, part of the Metals Processing Group and owned by The Heico Companies, LLC, produces steel wire and cable-related products. The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and modification of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting functions in a manufacturing environment.
  • Execute preventive maintenance procedures.
  • Troubleshoot and repair rotating equipment.
  • Inspect equipment and communicate effectively with peers and managers.
  • Weld using MIG and/or Stick.
  • Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams and schematics.
  • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and assigned area.
  • Use electrical testing tools and mechanical tools.
  • Follow safety procedures and LOTO protocols.
  • Learn quickly to operate equipment for testing and assurance of proper operation.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3+ years experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is desired.
  • High School Diploma; Technical School Certifications preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other support software.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to minimize production delays.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to work rotating shifts and be available for overtime and weekend work.
  • The position operates in a professional office environment and may involve exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
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How this job compares in Baytown, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 326 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 Baytown, TX

We're tracking 67 other active welding openings in Baytown, TX right now, from 20 different employers. 9 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,132 other active welding openings from 497 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Baytown, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (33), Austin Industries (30), and Welding Shop in Austin, TX (21). 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 Arlington at $40/hr, Dallas at $39/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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