Maintenance Technician

Kids for the Future; Greensburg (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Join our dedicated team at Southland Steel to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facilities and manufacturing equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance to increase productivity and reliability, supporting production and quality goals.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, installations, and ensuring OSHA and company standards are met. A strong mechanical background and Forklift experience are valued in this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of mechanical components.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical repair/troubleshooting and metal working skills.
• 2+ years of industrial/plant mechanic experience.
• Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive inspections, periodic maintenance and repair of production equipment, vehicle equipment and building.
• Install, troubleshoot and/or make changes to building grounds or equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems and related maintenance.
• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform machine shop work on various machines such as drill presses, grinders, torches, cutting equipment, and electric/manual hand tools.
• Ensure that all work performed meets required codes (OSHA, City and Federal) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials and work area.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial experience

Forklift experience

Job description

• Base Pay $16.00 - $20.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Maintenance Technician – SSF

This position will support operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the facilities and manufacturing equipment. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance leading to increased productivity and reliability, helping to meet production and quality goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive inspections, periodic maintenance and repair of production equipment, vehicle equipment and building.
• Install, troubleshoot and/or make changes to building grounds or equipment, electrical systems, mechanical systems, building systems and related maintenance.
• Recognizes and corrects potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions and communicates this to Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform machine shop work on various machines such as drill presses, grinders, torches, cutting equipment, and electric/manual hand tools.
• Ensures that all work performed meets required codes (OSHA, City and Federal) and is in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials and work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Functional knowledge of mechanical components.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mechanical repair/troubleshooting and metal working skills.
• 2 or more years of industrial/plant mechanic experience.
• Forklift experience a plus.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to frequently pull, push, carry, or lift tools, equipment or materials 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand frequent bending, squatting, or crouching
• Ability to frequently handle (hold, seize, grasp, turn, etc.) tools, equipment, or material
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions, to include cold, heat, and humidity

Join our dedicated team at Southland Steel and play a vital role in the successful completion of projects for the electric utility industry. Be part of our commitment to delivering exceptional steel fabrication services to the electric utility sector across the nation.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K).

Southland Steel is an EEO employer.

Southland Steel is a drug-free workplace. Position requires pre-employment screens.