Mechanical Assembly Technician for Seafood Equipment

Laitram LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble equipment and perform acceptance tests on stainless steel seafood processing equipment, guided by engineering drawings.

You will build assemblies, run QC checks, log labor, and prepare shipping crates for national and international shipments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Candidates must read drawings, use basic hand tools and small power tools, be fluent in English, and be willing to cross-train

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Clear and effective communication in English is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and ship dates.
• Must be willing to cross-train in other work centers as needed.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment consistent with engineering drawings; document and report issues/deviations affecting form, fit or function
• Perform QC check from list provided and document results
• Use computer software to perform transactions and capture labor to each job
• Build small assemblies and large-scale seafood and poultry equipment and conveying systems
• Build shipping/crating skids for national/international equipment shipping

Skills

Read engineering drawings

English fluency

Team player

Self-managed

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Small power tools

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble equipment and perform acceptance tests on stainless steel seafood processing equipment, guided by engineering drawings.

You will build assemblies, run QC checks, log labor, and prepare shipping crates for national and international shipments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Candidates must read drawings, use basic hand tools and small power tools, be fluent in English, and be willing to cross-train