Maintenance Technician: Repair & Install in Manufacturing

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

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.