Industrial Maintenance Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Gym memberships

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Voyager Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team in Minden, LA.

You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, and support critical defense and aerospace operations. This role requires working in high-hazard environments, following strict safety protocols, and collaborating with engineering and production to ensure reliable plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 7+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills on rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical systems such as rotating equipment and pumps.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems up to 480V, including motors and VFDs.
• Support PLC troubleshooting with guidance and I/O checks.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and commission new equipment and components.
• Maintain facility utilities including HVAC, boilers, and plumbing.
• Enforce safety procedures and PPE requirements in a high-hazard environment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to troubleshoot in real time.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems (up to 480V)

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Electrical test equipment

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

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• 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

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