Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician I

Location:

Monroe, LA 71203 Duration: 03 Months (Temp to hire) 1st Shift: Mon-Thurs 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The primary purpose of the maintenance technician is to ensure production and operations are running safely at the most efficient level achievable, producing the highest possible production quality. Complies with applicable regulations and the department's safety program.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment in a timely, complete, and cost-effective manner.
• Perform duties to maintain production machines and other facility equipment.
• Check and inspect assigned equipment during preventative maintenance.
• Reports findings to management.
• Complete work orders and update the maintenance tracking system.
• Identifies and recommends corrections on electrical issues through knowledge of drives and PLCs.
• Ensure machine productivity and quality after repairs, changeovers, and extended downtime.
• Maintains inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• Respond quickly to issues or concerns that may put employees at risk for injury, to include rectifying immediate dangers.
• Maintain building safety and appearance, including utilities, ventilation, housekeeping and plumbing.
• Communicate existing and potential issues with group leaders/maintenance manager.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/ GED preferred but not required.
• Certifications preferred but not required.
• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Any equivalent of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Ability to understand and interpret gauges, tools, and instruments relating to product quality and equipment repair.
• Must have a good working knowledge of electricity and troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Knowledge and experience with PLCs, drives are preferred.
• Must have experience in welding with MIG and/or arc welder.
• Forklift experience is required, training will be provided.