Robotic Machine Maintenance Technician Mechanic

Robotic Machine Maintenance Technician Mechanic

15-Jul-2026 to Until Filled (CST)

New Orleans, LA, USA

16-30 per hour DOE

Hourly

Full Time

Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America. Our automated robotic machinery and manufacturing assembly lines require continual maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Medical, dental, vision, and life plans for the entire family

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Monthly employee appreciation events

Free chocolate

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time

Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally

Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity

Basic Responsibilities:

Maintains, repairs, installs, troubleshoots, inspects, and modifies robotic production and packaging equipment (mechanical & electrical).

Performs equipment changeovers for various product sizes on various production and packaging machinery.

Assesses needs regarding maintenance, spare parts, modernization, and improvement of process.

Required Qualifications:

• Mechanical and electrical skills
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and problem solve.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 18 years of age & pass a drug screen & background check
• Reliable transportation & dependable attendance
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed

Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status.

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