Job Title: Master Mechanic
Department: Maintenance / Production Support
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Houston, TX
Position Summary
The Master Mechanic / is responsible for overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of all production equipment. This position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with powder coating systems, extrusion lines, and grinding operations, as well as leadership ability to supervise maintenance personnel and coordinate cross-functional repairs and improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, train, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians to support daily production operations.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment including:
Powder coating booths, ovens, and conveyor systems
Extrusion machines and associated feed systems
Grinders, mixers, and dust collection systems
Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and implement effective solutions.
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
Coordinate with production, safety, and quality departments to ensure equipment reliability and compliance.
Plan and schedule maintenance work orders, spare parts usage, and machine overhauls.
Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and equipment performance documentation.
Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency, safety, and quality.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA, NFPA, and plant safety standards.
Participate in capital project planning, installation, and equipment commissioning.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or lead mechanic role.
Technical Knowledge:
Strong background in mechanical systems, industrial electrical, and PLC basics.
Demonstrated expertise in powder coating equipment, extrusion lines, and grinding systems.
Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.
Education: Technical degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering.
Skills:
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
Proficient with CMMS systems, maintenance scheduling, and parts inventory management.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Work performed in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to powder coatings, heat, and noise.
Must be able to stand, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Availability for overtime, weekends, and on-call support as needed.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
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