Maintenance Tech

Louisiana Assn For The Blind; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Association for the Blind is seeking a Maintenance Tech to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test production machinery to support safe and efficient operations at the Shreveport facility.

The role includes preventive maintenance, debugging equipment issues, and collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain personal vehicle insurance.
• Ability to use hand, power, and other tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and maintain all machines.
• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on production machinery.
• Repair, modify, adjust, and calibrate equipment per standards.
• Test equipment after repair and verify performance.
• Work with production teams to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Reading manuals

Problem solving

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Plasma cutter

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Copy Paper - Shreveport, LA 71107Salary Range: $42,800.00 - $42,800.00 Salary/yearTitle: Maintenance Tech

Department: Copy Paper Division

Location: 1107 Burt Street, Shreveport, LA

Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Wage: $46,800.00/annual DOE

Wage Category: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Overview

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing production machinery and equipment to support safe and efficient operations. This position performs preventive and emergency maintenance and ensures equipment operates according to established standards.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to

Machine Maintenance and Repair

• Set up, adjust, and maintain all machines.
• Perform preventative and emergency maintenance on all production machinery.
• Repair, modify, adjust, and calibrate incorrectly functioning machinery in accordance with predetermined standards.
• Test equipment after the repair has been made.
• Assess performance problems and take appropriate corrective action.
• Must be able to change bearings and belts on industrial machinery.
• Ability to diagnose and correct equipment.
• Work closely with production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize operational disruptions.

Fabrication and Mechanical Skills

• Must be able to weld, use a cutting torch, or plasma cutter to fabricate parts.
• Must have a strong mechanical background.
• Ability to use hand, power, and other tools.
• Knowledge of other Industrial machinery in the plant is a plus.

Preventive Maintenance and Inventory

• Maintain preventative maintenance database, labor, parts, vendors, etc.
• Must be able to work independently in locating parts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including tool cribs and maintenance areas.

Quality and Workplace Requirements

• Must be able to read and comprehend customer specifications and quality requirements.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, adapt, and think creatively to solve problems.
• May require working evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts to support production needs.
• Exposure to moving machinery, electrical systems, and varying environmental conditions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain personal vehicle insurance.
• Ability to use hand, power, and other tools.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Knowledge of other Industrial machinery in the plant is a plus.
• Ability to lift at least 35 pounds, reach above shoulder length, stoop, and bend down.
• Ability to read work instructions, manuals, safety procedures, and complete maintenance documentation.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements necessary for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to diagnose and correct equipment.
• Must have and maintain basic hand tools necessary to perform the job, including a socket set, wrenches, and screwdrivers.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. All applicants will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and social security screening.

Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.