Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a production environment. The Maintenance Technician will work with a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems, supporting both existing operations and the integration of new equipment in a growing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, including washers, dryers, conveyors, lifts, overhead rail systems, ironers, feeders, folders, compressors, and pumps.
• Service and support reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm and positive displacement pumps, chemical injection pumps, and their associated motors.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and process equipment to identify wear, damage, or potential failure.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Perform alignments and repair and maintain gearboxes and bearings to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Repair or replace defective parts and perform checks and adjustments on sensors, measuring devices, and related components.
• Clean, lubricate, and replace shafts, bearings, gears, and mechanical seals as part of routine and preventive maintenance.
• Perform basic motor and instrumentation troubleshooting and repairs using appropriate tools and diagnostic techniques.
• Use diagnostic methods and schematic interpretation to troubleshoot equipment, detect malfunctions, and identify pending failures.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned outages.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of conveyor and overhead rail systems, including mechanical and basic electrical components.
• Contribute to the installation and maintenance of new facility equipment and automated conveyor systems.
• Perform welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or modification.
• Work collaboratively with other team members across day and night shifts to ensure continuous operation and effective handoffs.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans, LA.

Final date to receive applications:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.