Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic

Our client, an industrial equipment manufacturer in the Greater New Orleans area, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join their team Facilities Maintenance Department. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of complex metal-fabricating equipment in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maximizing equipment uptime and supporting production operations, and is a full time, direct hire position.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain CNC and metal-fabrication machinery
• Familiar with PLCs, relay logic, three-phase motor controls, and VFDs
• Maintain equipment in accordance with OEM standards and safety requirements
• Read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, drawings, and service manuals
• Document maintenance activities accurately and thoroughly
• Communicate with equipment manufacturers' technical support as needed

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Technical School training
• Licenses/ certifications with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, or air compressors