Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Ice Industries; Lacassine (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ice Industries in Lacassine, Louisiana, seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for the upkeep of roll-form machines. This role requires troubleshooting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery to minimize production downtime.

Candidates should have a High School diploma, two years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. This position is vital to ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of trade school or journeyman's program.
• At least two years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
• Hands-on experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair roll form machinery and equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance.
• Read blueprints and safely adjust machinery.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Pneumatics familiarity

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completed trade school/journeyman program

Tools

Basic electric systems

Mechanical tools

Job description

General Job Function: The Maintenance Technician will perform day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the roll-form machines. The main goal of our Maintenance Technicians is to work as a team, minimizing production downtime by proactively maintaining the roll-forming machines and tooling. The Maintenance Technician will be required to troubleshoot and respond to quality issues, machine failures, and system failures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, maintain, and rebuild roll form machinery, tooling, and ancillary equipment throughout the plant.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure the machine and equipment can produce quality parts safely and efficiently.
• Read blueprints and accurately set and pin rolls to CAD data provided.
• Layout rolls for grinding to grind to within specified tolerances accurately.
• Assist with design changes for all roll-forming machines and ancillary equipment.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant.

Working Conditions

The Roll Form Maintenance Technician is a safety-sensitive position that involves working directly with machinery and equipment. The position frequently involves exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature.

• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of working in confined spaces and off the ground with height variances.
• Must be flexible and able to change schedule and hours of work to meet the needs of the organization.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Education:
  • A High School diploma or equivalent is required, along with completion of trade school, a journeyman's program, or formal training as a Maintenance Technician.
• Work Experience:
  • At least two years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician.
  • Hands-on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatics experience in a roll forming or metal stamping manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Technical Skills:
  • Understanding mechanical, air, hydraulic, and other systems, working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
  • Knowledgeable and hands-on experience in working with basic electric 110/220/480 volt.
  • Able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Organizational & Communication Skills:
  • Ability to work with and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve, and work in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.