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Electrical Controls Technician

Laitram Machinery
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
Laitram Machinery, Inc. has an opening for a Vision Team Support Technician.

For over 70 years, Laitram Machinery has pioneered the manufacturing of high-performance shrimp-peeling equipment, and more recently, steam cookers, blanchers, nut pasteurizers, roasters, and sorters. All of our products are designed to increase efficiency, improve product quality and yield for processors worldwide. Laitram Machinery is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support (configuration, installing programs, troubleshooting) w/ PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, IPCs, Robots, Cameras and other electrical components pertaining to food processing industrial machinery.
  • Perform Factory Acceptance Tests, commission and test equipment.
  • Troubleshoot control systems and their interfaces remotely and on-site (in-plant).
  • Create documentation and training materials for all potential users including but not limited to Laitram Machinery engineers/technicians, customers, and suppliers.
  • Assist the engineering team with installation of upgrades and hardware changes to equipment.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or higher in an Electrical Technology field or 3 year experience working in an electrical technician field.
  • Familiarity with PLC logic Ladder logic, Function Blocks, Structured text
  • Familiarity with VFD's and asynchronous motors.
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical and controls equipment, using multimeters, reading electrical diagrams.
  • Ability to learn quickly how to operate and troubleshoot new devices.
  • Proficient in Word, and Excel
  • Excellent communication skills. Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Interface with a global team of like-minded professionals
  • Willingness and ability to travel 15% to 20% of the time, including occasional overnight and international trips as required by project needs.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift 50 pounds

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