Maintenance Technician
Shreveport, LA
Full Time
Experienced
Company: Steel Forgings Inc.
Position: Maintenance Technician
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician will perform hands-on machinery maintenance and work with a team of maintenance professionals responsible for machine and equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facilities upkeep in our manufacturing plant located in the Shreveport/Bossier City, LA., area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure operation of all machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines, motors, equipment, and tools.
- Perform mechanical repairs on production and facility related equipment.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with plant supervisors.
- Communicate plant equipment repair/operational status to maintenance manager and operations leadership team.
- Safely operate tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 3-5 years of machinery maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical, industrial, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.
- Ability to fit up bearings, bushings, pulley and belts on shafts.
- Ability to troubleshoot motor start circuits.
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.
- Ability to work independently.
- Troubleshooting skills for manufacturing and facility equipment.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
- Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
- Working in temperature zones that may include hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.
Benefits:
- Competitive wage
- Annual bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
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