Lunar Resources

Lunar Resources — Houston, TX (on-site) · Full-time

Lunar Resources is looking for a hands-on General Mechanical Technician to join our Houston production team. In this role you'll keep our lab and production equipment running — assembling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the mechanical systems that support our manufacturing operations. You'll work closely with engineers, operators, and fellow technicians in a fast-moving hardware environment where no two days look the same.

• →Assemble, install, align, and fit mechanical components, fixtures, and subassemblies from drawings, sketches, and verbal instruction

• →Perform preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair on production and facility equipment (pumps, motors, compressors, vacuum systems, furnaces, and related hardware)

• →Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and drive them to root cause

• →Fabricate and modify parts and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment

• →Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

• →Support engineering with equipment builds, test setups, and process improvements

• →Maintain accurate maintenance logs and follow all safety procedures (LOTO, PPE, hazard communication)

• →Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and audit-ready

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a mechanical technician, maintenance technician, millwright, or similar role

• Strong mechanical aptitude: comfortable with hand/power tools, precision measurement (calipers, micrometers), and rigging/lifting basics

• Ability to read mechanical drawings and P&IDs

• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and rotating equipment

• Comfortable working in a lab/production environment around high-temperature and vacuum equipment

• Able to lift 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods, and work on ladders/lifts as needed

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/trade certification a plus

• Experience in aerospace, semiconductor, chemical processing, or other high-spec manufacturing

• Basic welding, machining, or fabrication skills (TIG a plus)

• Experience with vacuum furnaces, gas delivery systems, or cleanroom protocols

• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge (multimeter-level)

• Forklift, crane, or scissor-lift certification

• Location: Houston, TX — fully on-site

• Employment type: Full-time, hourly

Lunar Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.