Industrial Maintenance Technician

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution.

Summary

Estes Energetics is searching for an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our Goex black powder and chemical manufacturing facilities on Camp Minden in Minden, Louisiana. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs preventive, facility, and production machinery maintenance. You will work closely with the production team to ensure safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing plant.

You will be required to dress out in work-specific clothes issued to you by the company and shower at the end of each working day. Due to the unusual nature of our business, you will have times in which you and your team will need to interact with the production team to troubleshoot machinery issues while the line is hot. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems to identify root causes and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, machinery, and facility infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control components.
• Install new equipment and systems, ensuring proper alignment, functionality, and integration with existing infrastructure.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks, such as lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and general building repairs to support a safe and functional work environment.
• Execute and maintain preventive maintenance schedules, both manually and through a computerized maintenance management system.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in both paper and electronic formats to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Follow all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, including the proper implementation of lock-out/tag-out procedures and other safety protocols while performing work.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

Required

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment used in maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Experience with equipment installation and system integration in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with facility maintenance, including basic plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and general repairs.
• General carpentry skills, including framing, drywall repair, minor construction, and maintenance of structural elements.
• Competency using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures, including lock-out/tag-out, PPE usage, and other OSHA regulations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with the ability to manage both paper and electronic records.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team.
• Adaptability and problem-solving ability in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• High school diploma or GED
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including
• • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Pass a ,pre-employment drug test
  • Pass State and Federal background checks.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The work will primarily be in an industrial explosives manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, and explosives
• Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location

Travel

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical workdays are a ‘4x10’ schedule, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Employees are expected to work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional overtime may be required during busy periods, such as maintenance shutdowns.

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match with vesting at 30 days
• 200 hours of PTO annually
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.