Industrial Maintenance Technician

CARR Machine & Tool, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Louisiana seeks a detail-oriented maintenance technician responsible for ensuring equipment uptime and executing preventative maintenance on injection molding machinery. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, relevant experience, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in maintenance fields: Aviation, Automotive, HAVAC, Factory.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plastic injection molding machinery.
• Repair auxiliary equipment, fixtures, and systems as required.
• Complete necessary paperwork regarding repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Heavy Equipment Repair

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills

Machine Safety Inspections

Education

Technical certification

Associates degree related to an industrial field

Job description

I Job Description:

The maintenance technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime by quick in-depth troubleshooting abilities and a world class preventative maintenance program. The desirable candidate must be able to work with others in a fast-paced environment, have a strong work ethic with a high attention to detail, and a get it done attitude. Uses the company’s ERP system to setup, manage, and maintain the maintenance schedule of injection molding machinery and equipment.

II. Required Skills:

• 5 years’ experience, to include but not limited to, in the following fields of maintenance: Aviation, Automotive Service Technician, HAVAC, Factory or Facility Maintenance

• Preferred: Technical certification and/or associates degree related to an industrial related field

• Must be able to read and decipher electrical and hydraulic schematics

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Preferred: Supervisory or scheduling background

III. Essential Functions:

• Maintenance of plastic injection molding machinery.

• Repair auxiliary equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at the facility as required.

• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment. Maintain industrial control system.

• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs timely and safely.

• Facilities and building maintenance.

• Create report(s) for repairs by the end of shift. Complete required paperwork, document parts and material usage.

• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices, machine, and forklift operation. Personal Protective Equipment is to be used where required.

• Installation of New Equipment

• Retrofit/Upgrade of Existing Equipment

• Basic Machining Skills

• Source parts and build necessary spare parts strategy and inventory for limited down time.

• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

IV. Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and random drug testing

• Must sign a confidentiality/non-compete agreement

• Capable of standing/walking for entire shift and must have visual and auditory capability in an industrial setting

• US Citizenship is required, and must be English fluent in reading and writing

• Physically able to bend, squat, twist, climb, reach and lift 50 pounds without assistance

• Must have a valid driver’s license;

  limited travel may be required

You should be proficient in:

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections