Maintenance Technician

Hawthorne Gardening Co.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) company match up to 7.5%

Stock purchase program at 15% discount

Wellness reimbursement

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Job summary

Scotts Miracle-Gro in Geismar, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems. You’ll work on conveyors, packaging lines, grinders, and stacking equipment, with opportunities to assist in installing machinery and performing welding.

Required is prior maintenance experience; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience is required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to read numbers and maintain written records.
• Able to use controls and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic).
• Repair production line equipment (conveyor belts, packaging, grinding, stacking).
• Assist in installation of machinery and equipment.
• Perform cutting and welding (light steel fabrication).
• Inspect and adjust equipment and diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician### Maintenance TechnicianApply: Geismar, LA: Full time: Posted Today: R26728Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!The hourly rate pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $27.00 - 36.45 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.**We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who will join our ScottsMiracle-Gro team in Geismar, LA!** **What you’ll do in this role:*** Troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance on parts of equipment including machines including mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic repairs.* Repair production line equipment including conveyor belts, packaging equipment, grinding equipment and stacking equipment.* May perform or assist in the installation of machinery and equipment.* Cut and welding, including light steel fabrication.* Inspects and adjusts equipment.* Assist in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.* Performs maintenance duties or other duties as assigned.**What you’ll need to be successful:*** Prior relevant maintenance experience.* Manufacturing experience preferred.* Ability for prolonged and repetitive motions of standing, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, reaching overhead and arms/hands dexterity.* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.* Teachable attitude and ability to learn on the job in a fast paced environment.* Ability to read numbers, product descriptions, and maintain written records.* Ability to push button, monitor controls, and perform basic math functions. **What we do for you (just to name a few cool ones):*** Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, holidays, vacation and sick time benefits available within a month of your start date* Healthcare navigation, advocacy and support* 401(k) company match up to 7.5% with immediate participation and vesting* Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discounted price from market value* $600 annual wellness reimbursement program* Up to $30,000 to help cover the cost of fertility treatments, adoption or surrogacy* Up to 18 weeks of time away to support your growing family* To view all of our great benefits, click here!*\\* Eligibility for the above benefits may vary based on full-time/part-time status or additional factors.*