Industrial Maintenance Technician – Cargo Terminal

T.-Parker-Host; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Host Terminals in Baton Rouge is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, diagnose and repair equipment used for unloading, loading, transfer and storage of cargo, including conveyors, gearboxes and ship loaders.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills and a strong commitment to safety. You will perform preventive maintenance, document activities, and operate equipment in a regulated environment, with shift flexibility as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• 5 years of prior industrial maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience related to small engines, electric motors, pumps, and hydraulics preferred
• Basic knowledge of general materials moving equipment.
• Experience with welding, diesel engine repair hydraulic and elect troubleshooting. Crane experience a plus
• Able to work all shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment various equipment used to unload, load, transfer, and store cargo.
• Work from blueprints, schematics or verbal instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all terminal equipment.
• Complete work in a safe and timely manner in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Know the Port equipment status and enter work requests for maintenance work in Dynamics AX (the Drax Maintenance System), or write operational orders for equipment cleaning or operating changes.
• Safely operate various types of equipment related to movement and transporting of cargo as dictated by customer needs and requirements.
• Perform routine inspections on assigned equipment and report finding in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Accurately document information generated in support of operations to include but not limited to: receiving, shipping and storage of cargo.
• Accurately document maintenance inspections and safety related reports.
• Participate in and successfully complete required training and related testing.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested and instructed by supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Diesel engine repair

Hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Crane experience

Job description

Host Terminals in Baton Rouge is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, diagnose and repair equipment used for unloading, loading, transfer and storage of cargo, including conveyors, gearboxes and ship loaders.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills and a strong commitment to safety. You will perform preventive maintenance, document activities, and operate equipment in a regulated environment, with shift flexibility as needed.