Machine Shop Assistant Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Shop Helper – Motor and Generator Service & Repair

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Job Description

This role supports a busy motor and generator service and repair shop by assisting skilled trades in the breakdown, repair, and overhaul of electric motors and generators. You will handle incoming equipment from the field, help disassemble and clean components, and prepare parts for repair and reassembly using a variety of tools and equipment. This position offers hands-on experience across multiple trades and a clear pathway to grow into a skilled role such as mechanic, welder, machinist, painter, winder operator, or quality control technician.

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Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics, welders, machinists, painters, winder operators, and quality control technicians with daily repair and service tasks.
• Receive motors, generators, and related rotating equipment from the field and move them safely within the shop using forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Disassemble motors and generators, including removing components and subassemblies according to established procedures.
• Clean and wash parts in the wash bay using appropriate cleaning agents, tools, and equipment.
• Perform sandblasting of parts to remove rust, paint, and contaminants in preparation for inspection, repair, or painting.
• Inspect parts visually and with basic measuring tools to identify wear, damage, or defects and report findings to senior technicians.
• Place components into heat treat ovens and varnish tanks as directed to support the repair and overhaul process.
• Retrieve and stage parts, tools, and materials for senior-level technicians to keep work flowing efficiently.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively for disassembly, cleaning, basic assembly, and general shop tasks.
• Support basic troubleshooting and assembly tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians.
• Follow work instructions, basic blueprints, and shop guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent work.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper disposal of waste and adherence to housekeeping standards.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment in areas such as the wash bay, sandblasting area, and heat treat oven.
• Work in physically and mentally demanding areas, especially during the initial training period, and remain productive in hot and challenging conditions.
• Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other departments to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Demonstrate initiative by asking questions, seeking training opportunities, and learning the full overhaul process for motors and generators.

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Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or service repair shop.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with mechanical components, motors, pumps, or rotating equipment.
• Proven experience with material handling in an industrial or shop setting.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools for repair, disassembly, and assembly tasks.
• Basic ability to use a tape measure and other simple measuring tools accurately.
• Effective communication skills to work closely with a team of skilled tradespeople.
• Willingness and physical ability to perform demanding work, including lifting, standing, and working in hot, noisy, and dusty environments.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to work overtime and occasional Saturdays.

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Why Work Here?

You join a well-established and highly regarded service and manufacturing operation for electric motors and generators that is experiencing strong growth. The company is expanding its footprint with an additional large facility, creating long-term stability and advancement opportunities. Rising demand from power-intensive industries, including data centers, is driving a steady backlog of service and repair work, providing consistent hours and overtime opportunities. You have a clear pathway to grow from a helper into a skilled trade such as mechanic, welder, winder, painter, machinist, or quality control technician, supported by on-the-job training and exposure to all areas of the shop. Many team members have advanced their careers internally, demonstrating a strong promote-from-within culture. Upon conversion to a direct role, you can expect access to paid time off, benefits, and long-term career development in a specialized and in-demand industry.

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Work Environment

The role is based in a medium to large service and repair shop for electric motors and generators, spread across two buildings that share a parking lot and employ approximately 38 people. The facility is non-climate controlled and reflects the nature of heavy industrial work: organized but not pristine, with older equipment and active repair operations. You will work in areas such as the wash bay, sandblasting area, and near the heat treat oven, where conditions can be extremely hot, especially in the summer, and may be dusty or noisy. Helpers typically start in some of the most physically and mentally demanding areas to build skills and resilience. Standard hours follow a day shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime common and total weekly hours often exceeding 50; Saturday half days are also common. Required attire includes steel-toe footwear, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses, with additional protective gear such as full protective suits used when sandblasting or painting. The environment is highly collaborative, with mechanics, welders, machinists, painters, winder operators, quality control, and helpers working closely together around industrial tools, forklifts, overhead cranes, wash bays, heat treat ovens, varnish tanks, and other heavy equipment.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Missouri City, TX.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Missouri City,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.