Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role is responsible for the corrective and preventative maintenance actions assigned to him/her. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Actively participates in safety projects, objectives, and safety meetings.
• Must adhere to all related OSHA, EPA, DEQ, DOT and other regulatory requirements and regulations in concurrence with Company’s Policies and Procedures.
• Authority to shut down any operation that reveals possible harm to self or another employee.
• Must adhere to and be knowledgeable of Company’s Policy and Procedures and must remain abreast of all amendments to the Policy.
• Must strictly comply with all Safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space Entry, Rigging, Fall Protection and Climbing standards.
• Must maintain good housekeeping of all assigned areas and those areas where repairs are in progress or recently completed.
• Must perform all PMs (Preventative Maintenance) according to company standards and recognized good practices. All documentation must be timely, correct, and complete.
• Perform mechanical/hydraulic/Pneumatic repairs and troubleshooting on plant systems. Assist in electrical repairs where when needed.
• Identify opportunities for improvement regarding preventative maintenance improvement.
• Must be capable of working independently and completing assigned projects systematically.
• Perform specialized repairs of custom equipment.
• Function as a member of cross functional teams charged with specifying equipment and processes for the plant.
• Must have ability to develop controls strategy as part of a process development team and select I/O appropriate to meet design specifications.
• Analyze current processes and programs to identify improvement potential.
• Read and understand detailed schematics.
• Draw simple schematics to record modifications to equipment as required.
• Work with the maintenance department in troubleshooting equipment to determine problems through proper test procedures and operational checks.
• Perform or assist in corrective and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment as directed through work orders
• Safe operation of forklift, scissor lift and boom lift.
• Must be able to work an on-call schedule.
• Install, relocate, or remove plant equipment as required.
• Ensure consumption of spare parts are accounted for accurately in inventory.
• Weld and paint as necessary for repairs and upkeep.
This will be an EVENING/NIGHT position. Hours will be 4:00pm - 2:00pm, Monday-Friday nights. Includes an additional $2.00/hour differential pay.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Required)
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics: 5 years (Required)
- Maintenance Technician: 5 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Carencro, LA 70520 (Required)
Email Lauren Bartee at lbartee@npki.com.
