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Manufacturing Line Maintenance Technician

Magic Seasoning Blends, Llc
Full-time
On-site
Harahan, Louisiana, United States
$24 - $24 USD hourly

Come Join us! 

Our team makes Magic Seasoning Blends the BEST at what we do!  Every member of our organization contributes to the superior quality and customer service that we are known for around the globe. We invite you to explore all available open positions below to find a career that is right for you.

We are seeking well-qualified individuals for a day time Line Maintenance Mechanic position (8 AM - 4 PM, M-F, must be flexible to cover other shifts):

The Maintenance Technician keeps the plant and equipment in safe and efficient working order and provides for installation of any new equipment and basic remodeling needs. Preferred trade skills:  Electrical, pneumonics, hydraulics,  conveyers, hoists, forklift, machining, welding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following duties.  Other duties may be assigned

Maintains the highest possible technical machine uptime for the production floor.

Sets-up and repairs production equipment in the most effective and efficient way possible to keep operations running seamlessly.

Tracks, orders, and stocks all necessary replacement parts for production equipment.

Trains new maintenance employees.

Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Performs preventive maintenance on scheduled intervals.

Provides quick feedback to management on poor materials causing less than expected throughput.

Provides analysis or reporting on machine performance.

Pro-actively requests production plans and gets the production line set-up.

Ensures all GMP and safety programs are enforced and maintained.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

Analytical - Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Design - Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.

Project Management - Coordinates projects; completes projects on time and budget.

Cooperation - Offers assistance and support to co-workers.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience 

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Manufacturing software; Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

None required.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Acknowledgements The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.   Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

Magic Seasoning Blends is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Magic Seasoning Blends conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.



8 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F (Shift schedule may vary due to business needs.) Weekend or evening work and overtime occasionally required.