Maintenance Mechanic

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term/AD

Service Bonus after 1 year/1500 hours

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for a manufacturing facility in Kenner, LA. You will troubleshoot and repair metal fabricating machinery, with emphasis on CNC, PLC, relay logic, and VFD systems, ensuring adherence to OEM standards and safety.

The role requires hands-on technical training and a high level of attention to detail, with long-standing experience in industrial maintenance. Great benefits andcompetitive pay await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, associate degree, or certification in mechanical/electrical trades is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, or air compressors.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advanced troubleshooting and repair of metal fabricating machinery.
• Familiar with CNC, PLC, Relay Logic, Three Phase Motor Control systems and VFDs.
• Fanuc, Allen Bradley & Siemens experience preferred.
• Exposure to various equipment (Trumpf Lasers, Benders, grinders, lathes) is a plus.
• Reads drawings, schematics, service manuals and follows OEM directives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

CNC

PLC

VFDs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Automation Personnel Services is seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Mechanic for a reputable manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment in Kenner. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing complex metal fabricating machinery in a high-precision production facility. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly detail-oriented, and able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to keep production running smoothly.

Pay Rate

$23.80 – $31.25 per hour.

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Thursday, First Shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advanced troubleshooting and repair of metal fabricating machinery
• Familiar with CNC, PLC, Relay Logic, Three Phase Motor Control systems and VFDs.
• Fanuc, Allen Bradley & Siemens experience preferred.
• Trumpf Lasers and Benders, Rondo rollers, Okuma, Ecoca, OM LTD, John Ford, Toyoda, and Landis, grinders, mills and lathes experience preferred.
• Exposure to HPLV Paining, Powder Coating, Blasting/Reclaiming systems, Stamping Presses, EDM Equipment, Welders, Cranes and Hoists is a plus.
• Ensures production equipment is maintained in accordance with OEM standards and appropriate maintenance documentation is completed.
• Reads drawing, schematics, service manuals and executes directives per equipment manufacturer’s technical support via phone or email.
• Familiarity and adherence to OSHA safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, associate degree, or certification in mechanical/electrical trades is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial maintenance or military training in a related field is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, HVAC, boilers, or air compressors.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or collaboratively with a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and safety.

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability,and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity!

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to WorkFor by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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