Industrial Maintenance Technician

Jean Simpson Personnel Services; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Bonuses

Job summary

Jean Simpson Personnel Services is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for night shift in Shreveport, LA. You will perform hands-on machinery maintenance, electrical and mechanical repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep production running safely.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, ability to read blueprints and schematics, and the capacity to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing plant.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of machinery maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics; perform root-cause analysis.
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level mechanical and electrical repairs on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures; interpret manuals and schematics.
• Carry out preventive maintenance to ensure uptime of production equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance with plant supervisors and report status to the maintenance manager.
• Operate tools safely and maintain equipment files and parts inventory.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Schematic reading

Reading manuals

Basic IT/MS Office

Tools

Power tools

Air compressors

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)Pay Range: $25–$35/hr DOEBenefits:Competitive compensation.Monthly, summer, and fall bonuses based on company and personal performance.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Retirement plan and profit-sharing plan.Paid time off.Location: Shreveport, LAEmployment Type: Full-TimeSchedule: Night ShiftPosition Overview:We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform hands-on machinery maintenance, equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facilities upkeep in a manufacturing plant located in Shreveport, LA. The successful candidate will work within a team environment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all machinery and production equipment.Responsibilities:Perform senior-level mechanical and electrical repairs on production and facility equipment.Effectively and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures.Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic/electrical schematics.Conduct root cause analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment failures.Ensure operation of all machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines, motors, equipment, and tools.Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with plant supervisors.Communicate plant equipment repair and operational status to the maintenance manager.Safely operate tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.Qualifications:5–10+ years of machinery maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment is required.Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.Failure analysis and troubleshooting skills for manufacturing and facility equipment.Ability to work independently.Knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems, including air compressors.Organizational skills to facilitate parts management, equipment files, and time management.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.Physical Requirements:Frequent movement is required, including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, and other active movements.Able to lift 50 pounds.Must be able to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment.Must be able to work in temperature zones that may include hot environments for extended periods and environments where dust is present.If you are an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician looking for an opportunity to put your mechanical and electrical expertise to work, we encourage you to apply.You should be proficient in:Facilities Maintenance ExperienceElectrical Troubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsPneumatics ExperiencePreventive Maintenance & InspectionElectrical TroubleshootingPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsMechanical Systems & Component RepairElectrical Schematic ReadingBlueprint ReadingManufacturing/Production EquipmentMotorsMachines & technologies you'll use:Power ToolsAir CompressorsHydraulic SystemsIndustrial MachineryMicrosoft OfficePneumatic SystemsSingle-Phase Electrical SystemsThree-Phase Electrical Systems