Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Maintenance TechnicianAs a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you will serve as the mechanical expert supporting the production team. Your role involves ensuring the functionality of production and support equipment and performing preventative maintenance procedures on motors, conveyor systems, filling equipment, and other industrial machinery.ResponsibilitiesSupport the production team as a mechanical expert in a millwright capacity.Ensure production and support equipment are functioning properly.Perform preventative maintenance procedures on various machinery.Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, performing repairs or adjustments as needed.Conduct basic electrical duties, with support from industrial electricians or PLC programmers for complex issues.Perform package changeovers on production lines as required.Train team members on mechanical processes.Focus on continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO Good Manufacturing Practices standards.Essential SkillsMechanically inclined with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.Experience with conveyor maintenance and high-speed manufacturing.Ability to interpret schematics and diagrams.Proficient in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge, LA.