Maintenance Mechanic

Staffmark Group; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Ruston, LA. The role focuses on keeping paper production equipment running smoothly, with responsibilities including setup, inspection, and repair of rolls, plus adherence to safety and quality standards.

Benefits include comprehensive coverage, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial machinery, with at least 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery or production equipment.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and maintenance docs.
• Commitment to preventative maintenance, safety, and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of paper machine rolls across various sizes.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during repair procedures, prioritizing efficiency and safety.
• Demonstrate proficiency in repair practices, with understanding of mechanical assemblies and roll types.
• Apply knowledge of equipment usage within paper machine manufacturing operations and related machinery.
• Execute tasks involving lifting/heavy loads using overhead cranes.
• Apply setups and protocols for large equipment maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Bearings & gears

Pumps & motors

Reading manuals/diagrams

Preventive maintenance

Tool usage

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school / apprenticeship

Tools

Overhead crane

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Now Hiring Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Ruston, LA

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule Options: 6 AM - 2 PM, 2 PM -10 PM, and 10 PM - 5 AM

Wrenches Up! We Need a Maintenance Pro Who Gets It.

If you know your way around gears, grease, and grit, this Maintenance Mechanic job in Ruston is for you. Keep the shop running tight, the crew safe, and the machines humming every shift.

Looking for Maintenance Mechanic jobs in Ruston where mechanical skill and problem-solving keep operations moving? This opportunity lets you maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment while helping reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production.

This opportunity is based on a Maintenance Mechanic career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Perform setup, disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of paper machine rolls across various sizes.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards during repair procedures, prioritizing efficiency and safety.
• Demonstrate proficiency in repair practices, with a comprehensive understanding of mechanical assemblies and diverse roll types.
• Apply knowledge of equipment usage within paper machine manufacturing operations and associated machinery.
• Execute tasks involving the lifting and movement of heavy loads using overhead cranes.
• Apply expertise in setups and protocols pertinent to large equipment maintenance.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship experience, or industrial maintenance education is preferred.
• Preferred high school diploma, though experience may offset this requirement as determined by management.

Experience Requirements

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery or production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, gears, motors, pumps, and related components.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, diagrams, and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Commitment to preventative maintenance, workplace safety, quality workmanship, and dependable attendance.
• Minimum of 1+years, Proficiency in handling mechanical tooling, including drills, taps, pullers, bearing heaters, and presses.
• Experience operating a 25-ton overhead crane, forklift truck, hand truck, and hand tools.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in varied positions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift tools, replacement parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to safely operate tools, perform repairs, and handle mechanical components.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, elevated surfaces, confined areas, and industrial equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• minimum 50lbs, steel toed boots, valid drivers license

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Industrial Environment with opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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