Industrial Maintenance Technician

Voyager Technologies; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems at our Minden, LA site supporting defense and aerospace operations.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose complex equipment issues, and work with production and engineering teams to keep plant operations safe, efficient, and compliant in a high-hazard environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 7+ years of direct industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair across rotating equipment, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, hydraulic and production machinery.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, VFDs, and conduit/wiring.
• Basic understanding of PLCs and control systems; assist in troubleshooting with external controls support.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance and keeping accurate maintenance records.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently or in a fast-paced team in a hazardous setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems and production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, starters, and VFDs.
• Support basic controls and PLC troubleshooting with guidance; coordinate with controls resources.
• Execute preventive/predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Install, align, and commission new equipment and components with proper integration.
• Maintain and repair facility utilities (air, HVAC, boilers, plumbing) and building systems.
• Enforce safety procedures, lock-out/tag-out, material handling, and PPE in a high-hazard environment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to troubleshoot issues in real time during operations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Rotating equipment

Electrical systems 480V

PLC troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Teamwork/independence

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will be located onsite in Minden, LA and reports to Maintenance Supervisor. This role is needed for the Department of Defense and OSHA 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 our maintenance system, 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, material-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

• High school diploma with 7+ years of direct experience in industrial maintenance
• 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, Input/Output 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 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 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 1010.09 and DFARS 252.226-7003 and successful completion of any legally required background investigations.
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

The good faith base hourly range for this role is $34.00 - $39.00 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness and more! No long term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4% to help you build long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.