Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Dg-Foods,-LLC; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

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Job summary

DG Foods is seeking an experienced Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support our poultry manufacturing operation in Bastrop, LA. You will perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair, troubleshoot issues, and work with PLCs and drives to maximize uptime.

The role requires at least one year of maintenance experience in manufacturing, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of 480V electrical systems and motors.
• Must be coachable and able to succeed in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to work varied hours/holidays/weekends as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair.
• Diagnose malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Disassemble, assemble, and install industrial machinery.
• Maintain safety compliance and protect non-maintenance staff in the work zone.
• Adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggest improvements to production methods and equipment performance.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and adhere to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager or leadership.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulic

Pneumatics

Motors

Drives

Controls

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

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Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician

Full Time MAINTENANCE Bastrop, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1205

Position Summary:

DG Foods is currently looking for experienced and skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Technicians with broad industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, motors, drives, controls, and troubleshooting skills, to help maintain and improve equipment performance in our poultry manufacturing operation. DG Foods has a very aggressive compensation program based on performance. This is a full-time position with the opportunity to participate in our company benefit programs!

Essential Job Functions:

Job duties are as follows, but not limited to:

• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. Previous multi-craft industrial experience is required.
• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Perform tasks in dismantling, assembling, and installing industrial machinery.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety regulations and assurance that non-maintenance employees are not at risk in the work zone.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Demonstrates initiative in recommendation(s) of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Performs all activities of work assigned to the satisfaction of Maintenance Manager and other top management.
• Skilled in preventive maintenance processes and predictable maintenance procedures
• Knowledge and assistance in Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures.
• Must adhere to attendance and job performance standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including but not limited to programmable logic controllers, mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Must have working knowledge of 480-volt electrical systems, motors, wiring, etc.
• You must be coachable because we want you to succeed!
• Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced manufacturing/production environment.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally eligible to work in accordance with federal and state law.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from DG Food facilities, no exceptions.
• Must be able to work various hours/holidays/weekends as required.
• Must be able to always wear all required Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cold and wet environment.
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

About DG Foods:

DG Foods is the south’s premier poultry custom processor and portioner with locations in Louisiana and Mississippi. We are committed to being a service-oriented supplier of high-quality poultry products within a workplace that is safe, healthy, and injury-free. We are dedicated to safely meeting our customers’ needs and expectations as well as continually being at the forefront of product quality, processes, and customer service.