A leading international company is seeking a Shop Helper to support equipment repair, maintenance, and workshop operations. The ideal candidate is a motivated and hands-on professional with mechanical aptitude, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Reporting directly to the Workshop Manager, the new team member will assist technicians in equipment inspection, testing, and assembly by following technical procedures and using proper tools while maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant work environment that promotes operational excellence and collaboration.

Salary + Additional Benefits: $22-23/hr
Location: Houston, TX 77049
Type of Position: Temp to hire 
Schedule: 6am – 3pm

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the testing of mechanical products and equipment after repair or modification to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assist with the repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts. 
• Assist with the operation and inspection of machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
• Assist with the dismantling and reassembly of heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Assist with the cleaning, lubrication and performing other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with examining parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Assist with the reading, understanding, and interpretation of operating manuals, parts manuals, blueprints and technical drawings.
• Assist with the overhaul and test of machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assist with the inspection, testing, and listening to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts and pressure gauges.
• Assist with yard operations, such as loading and unloading.
• Operate shop equipment such as cranes, forklifts and man-lifts, once trained, licensed and/or certified.
• Assist with the adjustment and relining of brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws and reassemble equipment.
• Assist with repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
• Assist with the reviewing of layouts, blueprints, diagrams, or work orders in preparation for welding or cutting metal components.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring the group and self-follow established safety procedures.
• Follow directions for the handling and disposing of hazardous wastes, such as toner, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, auto parts cleaner, and similar material.
• This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• High school graduate or GED with 1 year of related experience
• Demonstrates initiative to visualize, organize, manage, and complete projects in individual and group settings
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to multi-task while completing work in a competent and professional manner
• Competency in mechanical and electrical technical engineering application
• Demonstrates ability to perform welding using different types of equipment
• Quality of Work: Demonstrates concern for the accuracy and quality of work.  Takes Steps to correct mistakes and uses feedback to improve overall performance
• Customer Focus: Is attentive and responsive to the needs of internal and/or external customers. Builds and maintains customer satisfaction
• Communication: Organizes and expresses ideas and information clearly. Disseminates information. Shares knowledge. Uses appropriate and efficient methods of conveying the information
• Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with peers and superiors. Accepts instructions and assignments. Assists others to accomplish group objectives. Creates trust. Works collaboratively in group situations and values diverse points of view. Helps develop peers and co-workers.
• Integrity: Demonstrates honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness. Follows through on commitments and admits to mistakes. Can be counted on to accept accountability for his/her own decisions, actions or results
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Handles multiple assignments and priorities while fulfilling all commitments. Handles a fair workload and meets deadlines. Accepts new responsibilities and adapts to changes in procedures
• Initiative: Works independently to solve problems. Looks for opportunities to take on more responsibilities
• Thinking and Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems effectively and demonstrates sound judgement and decision-making
• Cost Awareness: Strives to keep costs to a minimum. Demonstrates sound fiscal responsibility in all activities
• Safety: Promotes an incident free and clean working environment