A publicly traded manufacturer of industrial pipe repair and leak sealing products is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the team. This individual contributor role provides hands-on technical support across production operations, requiring a self-directed professional who can operate independently across equipment commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and process documentation. The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment to specification in a fast-paced, regulated production environment.
Salary + Additional Benefits:
· $60,000–$80,000 DOE
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401K - company match
Location: Houston, TX 77092Type of Position: Direct HireSchedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Responsibilities:
Equipment Operations & Commissioning
· Inspect, prepare, and test stand-alone and integrated production equipment to ensure full functionality and compliance with performance specifications.
· Commission new testing and production equipment, including setup, verification, and acceptance testing.
· Complete repairs and adjustments to manufacturer standards, maintaining electrical safety requirements throughout.
Calibration & Quality Compliance
· Oversee and execute calibration procedures and protocols across assigned equipment.
· Identify and document mis-calibrated, damaged, or out-of-specification equipment.
· Report all nonconformances in accordance with the company ISO Quality Management Plan.
Documentation & Process Improvement
· Develop and maintain equipment and process Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performance specifications.
· Identify and implement recommendations to improve efficiency, throughput, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
· Read, interpret, and apply machine drawings and electrical panel layouts in day-to-day operations.
Production Support & Reporting
· Assess and report on manufacturing throughput, bottlenecks, operational efficiency, and waste.
· Communicate and coordinate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve equipment and process issues.
Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED required
· Minimum 5 years of manufacturing technician experience in food packaging, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or medical device production
· Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical wiring, connections, and panel layouts — ability to safely troubleshoot general electrical and power issues
· Developed mechanical aptitude with experience across a range of manufacturing systems and production practices
· Proficiency in reading and interpreting machine drawings and technical documentation
· Familiarity with ISO Quality Management Systems and regulated manufacturing compliance requirements
· Experience authoring or maintaining SOPs in a production environment
· Effective cross-functional communication skills; ability to coordinate with engineering, quality, and operations personnel and clearly convey equipment status, findings, and recommendations
· Vocational training, technical certification, or associate degree in a manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical discipline preferred
· Experience commissioning new production or testing equipment preferred
· Background in calibration management and metrology preferred
· Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent) preferred
· Ability to interpret PLC logic or basic automation schematics is a plus
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
