Equipment Preventive Maintenance Technician - Jobs Laitram

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Facilities & Maintenance, Manufacturing & Production

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

Intralox, L.L.C., a division of Laitram, L.L.C. and a global leader in conveyor solutions, is seeking an Equipment Preventive Maintenance Technician for our plastics manufacturing facility in Harahan, Louisiana.

This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on injection molding machines, custom automation systems, and supporting production equipment. The role also provides maintenance support for equipment installations and improvement projects.

Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.  

Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consists of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years.

Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect.  We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.

We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results.  To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) activities to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

• Repair and maintain hydraulic systems on injection molding equipment.

• Calibrate and optimize injection molding machines for peak performance.

• Troubleshoot and repair auxiliary equipment associated with molding operations.

• Maintain and repair central blending system equipment.

• Accurately complete PM and maintenance documentation.

• Utilize schematics, blueprints, and work instructions to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Support maintenance projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all technical skill levels.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and email.

• Ability to safely operate shop equipment such as drill presses, bench grinders, and band saws.

• Proficient with common hand and power tools.

• Basic understanding of electrical concepts, including voltage, current, and resistance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school or technical education.

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial or automated equipment.

• Experience with high-voltage electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Previous plastics manufacturing experience.

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.

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