Mechanic

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Youngsville, LA 70592
Pay: $25.00 Hourly
Posted: 4 days ago
Status: Open

Description

Mechanic

Troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and maintains machinery, incorporating mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles of operation. The machines include, but are not limited to CNC, manual horizontal and vertical lathes, grinding mills, finish mills, air compressors, kilns, cement coolers, elevators and forklifts.

Company Profile

A local machine shop is seeking an experienced Mechanic to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on forklifts, cranes, and other industrial equipment.

What's in it for you?

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
  • Holiday Pay
  • Teladoc (online care)
  • Referral Bonus Incentive
  • Weekly Pay
  • 401k
  • And More!

Mechanic Details:

  • Temp-to-Hire position
  • $25.00 /hour
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 04:00pm)
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts and other industrial equipment.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and engine-related issues.
  • Work on gas-powered internal combustion engines.
  • Maintain and repair cranes and similar shop equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
  • Assist with general machine shop equipment maintenance and repairs.

Mechanic Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing forklifts.
  • Experience working with gas-powered internal combustion engines, including forklifts, cranes, and similar industrial equipment.
  • Resume must clearly demonstrate previous forklift repair and maintenance experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical equipment.
  • Four years of experience maintaining and repairing machine shop equipment.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
  • Familiarity with industrial machinery and shop equipment.
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.

How to Apply:

Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!

Lafayette, LA

137 James Comeaux Road

Lafayette, LA 70508

(337) 235-2242

lafayette.la@elwoodstaffing.com

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