Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Hands-On Troubleshooter

Johns Manville; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johns Manville is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to install, repair and maintain machinery in an industrial environment. You will follow safety rules, read procedures, and collaborate across teams to minimize downtime.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent (preferred) with 1–3 years of related experience or training. Candidates should be able to operate hand/power tools, handle demanding shifts and contribute to core values of People, Passion, Performance and Protection.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• One to three years related experience and/or training or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance manuals
• Ability to carry out instructions in written or diagram form
• Certifications such as Welding, Lathe, Forklift may be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Be an active participant in the safety process and practice safe work habits at all times
• Inspect machinery, lubricate and perform adjustments or repairs as needed
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and repair or replace faulty parts
• Dismantle devices to access parts and fabricate repair parts as needed
• Maintain and test boilers, compressors and plant critical systems
• Layout, install and maintain pipe systems and related equipment
• Execute MRO work orders in SAP and coordinate with production

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Read/interpret documents

Team communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

SAP

Welding equipment

Cutting equipment

Machine tools

Forklift

Lathe

Job description

Johns Manville is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to install, repair and maintain machinery in an industrial environment. You will follow safety rules, read procedures, and collaborate across teams to minimize downtime.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent (preferred) with 1–3 years of related experience or training. Candidates should be able to operate hand/power tools, handle demanding shifts and contribute to core values of People, Passion, Performance and Protection.