Packaging Equipment Technician — 1st Shift

Wm B Reily & Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Reily Foods Company in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (Tue-Fri, 4:30am–3:00pm) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment in a fast-paced facility.

The role supports daily production with preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and safe operation per GMPs and quality standards. Overtime may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Technical certification preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing facility maintenance experience.
• Basic technical skills include Mechanical, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Hand Tools.
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Self-directed team player with ability to communicate effectively and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of rotating between shifts as needed.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Positive attitude with ability to follow rules and directions.

Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair packaging and production line equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime and support daily goals.
• Prioritize equipment issues based on impact, urgency, safety, and production requirements.
• Communicate issues, repairs, and maintenance needs with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and leadership teams.
• Utilize the Digital Production System to track downtime, document information, and ensure compliance.
• Complete equipment and line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Learn and maintain customer standards related to product specs and packaging.
• Follow daily instructions, maintenance requirements, specs, and procedures.
• Complete required production, quality, traceability, and compliance docs.
• Follow GMPs, food safety standards, and safety rules.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Fluid Power

Hand Tools

Problem Solving

Education

Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

Read Schematics

OEM Manuals

Quality Documentation Systems

Job description

Reily Foods Company in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Line Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for 1st shift (Tue-Fri, 4:30am–3:00pm) to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain packaging equipment in a fast-paced facility.

The role supports daily production with preventive maintenance, equipment changeovers, and safe operation per GMPs and quality standards. Overtime may be required to meet production goals.