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  Mabank, TX    |  Full-Time |  Lone Star Machine Works, an MCE Company    |  Reports to: Operations Manager

Do you have the mechanical and electrical aptitude to take apart a motor, diagnose exactly what went wrong, and put it back together knowing it will perform the way it should?

As a Shop Mechanic at Lone Star Machine Works, you will perform detailed assembly, inspection, repair, and reconditioning of AC and DC electric motors. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, execute quality repairs — from rewinding coils to machining parts to tolerance — and help maintain the shop standards and continuous improvement culture that keep our customers coming back. This is precision work in a full-service machine shop environment, and every motor you repair goes back into equipment that customers depend on.

If you have solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, hands-on repair experience, and a commitment to quality and safety, we want to hear from you.

We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

Motor Repair and Reconditioning

• Build and maintain a solid working knowledge of AC and DC electric motor principles and repair practices.
• Read and interpret work orders, schematics, and manuals to determine repair requirements for each job.
• Disassemble motors, generators, gearboxes, and pumps; inspect and clean all components thoroughly.
• Use testing equipment including ohm, amp, and insulation testers to diagnose faults in armatures, rotors, stators, and windings.
• Rewind coils, replace bearings, brushes, and seals; reface commutators; machine parts to tolerance standards.
• Reassemble and load-test motors to verify operational performance before release.

Quality, Safety and Documentation

• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and strict adherence to safety and lockout/tagout protocols at all times.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork — documenting repairs, parts used, and time spent on every job.
• Report equipment maintenance needs, recurring issues, or potential improvements to management.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process enhancements to increase quality and efficiency.

Must Have:

• Mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to install, disassemble, diagnose, and repair rotating machinery.
• Diagnostic proficiency — familiarity with test meters, insulation testing, vibration analysis, and balance/weight alignment techniques.
• Precision craftsmanship — skill in micrometer and gauge measurements, machining to tolerances, and coil winding.
• Meticulous attention to detail in both repair work and documentation.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in a shop environment (climbing, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping).

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience repairing and reconditioning AC/DC electric motors, generators, or gearboxes.
• Experience operating machining equipment in a repair or production environment.
• Background in oil and gas, construction, heavy equipment, mining, or industrial maintenance — the markets Lone Star serves.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Mabank, TX, Lone Star Machine Works is a full-service machine shop specializing in hydraulic cylinder repair and manufacturing, precision CNC and manual machining, electric motor repair and reconditioning, and welding and fabrication — serving manufacturing, construction, oilfield, railroad, heavy equipment, steel, mining, and waste management customers across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and beyond.

Lone Star joined Motion and Control Enterprises (MCE) in 2022, giving the team the backing of a top-50 national industrial distributor while preserving the craftsmanship and customer-first culture built since day one.

Lone Star Machine Works and MCE are proud Equal Opportunity Employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you are a skilled mechanic with the precision and drive to do quality motor repair work in a full-service Texas machine shop, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today — it only takes a few minutes.

MCE does not accept candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of MCE, and no fees will be paid.

Recruiters and agencies are directed not to contact MCE employees directly regarding this or any of our other open positions.