Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Metals USA is seeking a Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift in Waggaman, LA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• →Dismantles machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• →Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• →Starts machines and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• →Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs
• →Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
• →Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
• →Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information
• →Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
• →Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
• →Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
• →Comply with all safety regulations and procedures
• →Maintain a clean and orderly work area and promote the same throughout the facility
• →Perform highly diverse duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment
• →Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• →Perform basic machinist duties and responsibilities
• →Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• →Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• →Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• →Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities as prescribed in the preventative/predictive maintenance plan
• →Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

• Must have Vocational/Trade School education in electrical/mechanical work and two years of experience. 
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in general maintenance repair work
• Experience operating an overhead crane preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Requires a competent technical aptitude, demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination

Hourly Wage Starting between $27.00 - $31.00 /hour