Position Summary Steel Forgings Inc. (SFI) is a leading manufacturer of custom butt weld fittings that has been servicing the oil and gas industry for over 70 years. The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician will perform hands-on machinery maintenance and work with a team of maintenance technicians responsible for machine and equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and facilities upkeep in a manufacturing plant located in the Shreveport/Bossier City, LA., area.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform senior level mechanical and electrical repairs on production equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical failures effectively and efficiently.
- Read and understand mechanical drawings and hydraulic/electric schematics.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and blueprints.
- Perform root cause analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
- Ensure operation of all machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines, motors, equipment, and tools.
- Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs with plant supervisors.
- Communicate plant equipment repair/operational status to maintenance manager.
- Safely operate tools and equipment needed during the repair and servicing of equipment.
Experience: - 5-10+ years of machinery maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical, industrial, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Failure analysis and troubleshooting skills for manufacturing and facility equipment.
- Ability to work from blueprints/drawings.
- Must have knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems, including air compressors.
- Organizational skills to facilitate parts management, equipment files, and time management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
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