Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Minden area,Louisiana USA,Manufacturing / Production

The Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician will be located onsite in Minden, LA and reports to Maintenance Supervisor. This role is needed for a PSM and DoD regulated energetic materials and explosives manufacturing operation supporting defense and aerospace customers and is responsible for performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

In this role, the essential functions are:

Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of primarily mechanical systems, including rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery
Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and field wiring, supporting safe and reliable equipment operation
Support basic controls and PLC troubleshooting with guidance, including identifying faults, assisting with I/O checks, and coordinating with external controls resources
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities generated from the CMMS, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing unplanned downtime
Install, align, and commission new equipment and components, ensuring proper mechanical integrity and integration with existing systems
Maintain and repair facility utilities and infrastructure, including compressed air, HVAC, boilers, plumbing, and general building systems
Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, explosive-handling protocols, and PPE requirements in a high-hazard environment
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues in real time, including working on equipment during active operations when required

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High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance OR Associate’s degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or related field with 7 years of experience

Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, including rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic and production machinery

Working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and ability to run conduit and wiring

Basic understanding of PLCs and control systems, including ability to assist with troubleshooting, I/O checks, and work with external controls support

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals

Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance using a CMMS and maintaining accurate maintenance records

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or in a team within a fast-paced, high-hazard manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Experience in explosives, energetic materials, or other high-hazard manufacturing environments (e.g., chemical or refining)
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley or Siemens)

Physical and/or Government Mandated Requirements:

Ability to lift, move or carry items or equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods in an outdoor industrial environment
Ability to work in a high-hazard explosive manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and explosives
Ability to wear required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing and other safety equipment, and comply with site‑specific requirements such as end‑of‑day showering
Ability to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses
Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain applicable state and federal explosives licenses, including minimum age requirements (21 and over), a drug‑free workplace in compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. §§ 8101–8106), Executive Order 12564 (Drug-Free Federal Workplace), applicable Department of Defense directives including DoD Instruction…