Job Description
We have a food product company with an immediate opening for a maintenance technician for their Baton Rouge production facility. This position will serve as a valued team member monitoring the upkeep of an assembly line of machines including conveyor belts, blenders, and ovens. This is a full-time, long-term position seeking an individual with years of previous maintenance experience.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Pay: $16-$19 per hour depending on experience
Job Duties:
• Perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery
• Perform scheduled and emergency mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair of equipment during production
• Use a variety of hand power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to complete work orders
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
Prior Requirements:
• Needs at least 4 years of manufacturing experience including strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, industrial HVAC, and vacuum furnace knowledge and skills
• Must have a High School Diploma and completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent production maintenance experience
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to lift and move objects of up to 75 pounds
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and a strong work ethic
Secure your future today! Interested and qualified candidates for the Maintenance Technician position should submit their resume for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible and qualified applicants will be contacted. Send your confidential resume in a MS Word document today to Veronica Sweet at [email protected]
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