Senior Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

Industrial Manufacturing | Food & Beverage Production

Location: Houston, TX (On-site)

Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts; occasional Saturdays as needed

The Opportunity

Vader-Rey Recruiting & Consulting is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician for an established coffee roasting and manufacturing facility in Houston, TX.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining industrial roasting equipment, automated packaging machinery, production lines, and facility systems. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with the ability to lead maintenance personnel, minimize downtime, and improve equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment, including coffee roasters, grinders, conveyors, and automated packaging systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-related equipment failures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot 480V three-phase electrical systems, VFDs, motors, and industrial controls.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Lead, train, and support maintenance technicians while remaining hands-on with repairs.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, workplace safety, and food manufacturing standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or production.
• 2+ years in a lead, senior technician, or maintenance supervisory role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience, including 480V systems, VFDs, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience maintaining automated production or packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
• Experience with industrial heating equipment, burners, or thermal processing systems, or the ability to learn these systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred: Food and beverage manufacturing experience, industrial coffee roasting equipment (Probat or similar), CMMS experience, and relevant technical certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000–$85,000 annual salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for professional growth and hands-on maintenance leadership

Apply today if you're an experienced industrial maintenance professional ready to lead a team while staying actively involved in technical troubleshooting and repairs.