Mechanical Assembly Technician - QC & Cross-Training

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in Harahan, LA, is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble equipment per engineering drawings and support acceptance testing of stainless steel seafood processing systems.

The role involves building both small and large assemblies, and ensuring parts meet form, fit and function requirements. Candidates must read drawings, use hand and power tools, and operate a shop floor control computer.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Identify and operate basic hand tools and small power tools.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills and ability to meet ship dates.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Math skills and ability to read/use a tape measure.
• Able to interface with a computer to access manufacturing shop floor control system.
• Willing to cross train in other work centers.
• Self-managed team player with a positive attitude.
• Detail oriented with a passion for quality.
• Ongoing overtime may be required; some travel may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical equipment consistent with engineering drawings.
• Document and report issues/deviations affecting form, fit or function
• Perform QC checks from the provided list 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

Hand tools

Small power tools

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic Math

Computer usage

Team player

Attention to detail

Overtime capable

Lift 50 lbs

Cross-training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Shop floor control system

Job description

Laitram Machinery, Inc. in Harahan, LA, is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to assemble equipment per engineering drawings and support acceptance testing of stainless steel seafood processing systems.

The role involves building both small and large assemblies, and ensuring parts meet form, fit and function requirements. Candidates must read drawings, use hand and power tools, and operate a shop floor control computer.