Master Mechanic

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.

We are currently looking for a Master Mechanic (1st or 2nd Shift) to join us at our facility in Houston, TX.

As a Master Mechanic, you will be responsible for leading maintenance activities and ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical manufacturing equipment. This role requires an experienced maintenance professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and expertise supporting production equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with powder coating operations, extrusion systems, and plant maintenance programs focused on maximizing uptime and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Maintain and repair powder coating booths, curing ovens, and conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and support extrusion equipment, feed systems, grinders, mixers, and dust collection systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment issues.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, safety, and quality teams.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work orders, equipment overhauls, and spare parts inventory requirements.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment history files, and performance documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety requirements.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, startup activities, and commissioning efforts.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5 Plus years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience developing and executing preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively across multiple departments.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and powder coating materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and perform maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to on-call maintenance requirements as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Direct experience with powder coating systems, extrusion lines, grinding systems, and related process equipment.
• Industrial electrical and PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding, fabrication, and machining experience.
• Experience with maintenance planning, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or reliability-centered maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment commissioning activities.
• Technical degree, maintenance certification, industrial technology training, or equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical Engineering or related technical background is a plus.

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.

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.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.