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