Position Summary Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the plant’s business goals and objectives. Essential Responsibilities • Perform highly diversified duties to maintain plant equipment • Provide emergency/ unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments • Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties • Participate in the maintenance On-Call system with qualified Technician. • Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situation to proper supervision • Comply with MSHA regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas • Other duties as assigned Education and Experience • A minimum of (1) or more years of experience maintain heavy equipment, preferably in a sand mining plant. • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience • Associate degree or technical school equivalent preferred • Welder certification preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner • Must have strong welding hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills and experience. • Must be able to work 8-16 hour shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed • Strong communication skills Working Conditions & Physical Requirements • All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty • Safety-sensitivity position • Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects • Ability to operate hand controls with both hands • Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet • Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching • Ability to work in cramped quarters • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 150 feet • Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
See More Details >>Quick Apply in 2 Minutes Option Available Position Title: Electrician / Technician - Industrial & Automation (preferred knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls) • Full Time + Overtime • Benefits, 401(k) and retirement matching Job Assignment Core Accountabilities while working with Electrical Engineer Maintenance with Electrical Expertise • Support operations by monitoring and addressing electrical maintenance needs. • Installation and repair, test, and troubleshoot industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls - Allen Bradley PLC's; automation controllers etc., HMI's • Rotate shifts periodically and support and troubleshoot issues on frequent basis per the operation's use of electrical welding method. Handles high voltage (3 phase, 480V) • Oversees periodic inspections, tests, and maintenance procedures on equipment to preserve and perpetuate proper functionality. • Assist with interpretations of terminations; reading schematics and understanding root problems • Installs and connects power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed equipment. • Diagnoses malfunctions in equipment and repairs/replaces as needed. • Communicates electrical issues to engineering and plant management. • Other: Temporarily assume the duties and responsibilities of other roles, as directed by management. All safety and operational parameters of the assumed role apply. • Proficiency & Productivity: Maintains a consistent high level of productivity and a consistent high level of accurate movements. FOLLOWS and EXEMPLIFIES S-T-E-E-L • Safety: Leads and influences. • Teamwork: Works with others to resolve complex issues. Informs the team and stakeholders of progress. • Excellence: Performs job functions well and accurately. • Ethics: Performs job with integrity and with a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic. • Leadership: Values relationships with vendors and customers. Positively represents the company with all. Qualifications and Essential Functions Experience Required: Experience - Journeyman preferred. 2+ years experience Education/Experience (REQUIRED): High School diploma or GED equivalent; Certification or license may be required. Skills/Abilities: • Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the operation. • Acute visual ability to observe product nonconformance. Visual ability consisting of strong close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. • Perform intense manual labor with long work hours. Ability to stand for a long period of time; bend, stoop, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move around work area. • Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with arms. • Ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs occasionally, and 20 lbs regularly. • Demonstrates skill in operating equipment. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read a minimum of Jaeger 2 or equivalent type and size letter at a distance of not less than 12 inches on a standard Jaeger test chart. • Ability to utilize basic computer skills, (word, excel, type, email, etc.) MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and mass; and interpret bar graphs. • Aptitude to calculate and use the following instruments – Scale in 1/8”, 1/16”, 1/32” and 1/64” increments – 12” to 72” long; Protractor Head, Diameter Tape – 100’s increments, Micrometers, Diameter Tape – 1/64” increments, 6” Vernier Caliper, 50’ Tapes, Ring Gauges, Squares, Levels, Line Levels, Various Tape Measures, Conversion Charts (Decimal to Fraction, Fraction to Decimal), Tri-Square, String Line, Feeler Gauges, Overhead Scale, Dial Indicators, Calipers COMMUNICATION: • Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with employees via conversation or in writing. • Ability to read and interpret product specifications such as work orders and travelers. • Ability to effectively present information to management. • Ability to effectively speak before groups and/or customers. • Ability to speak, read, and write English for the purpose of product specification interpretation and training and safety materials comprehension. TRAVEL: Negligible ENVIRONMENTAL: • Ability to work most effectively in an industrial workshop field setting while also capable of managing tools, inventory, and equipment as part of the daily work activities and management. Wet and humid conditions / subject to outdoor weather conditions such as heat. Occasional exposure to fumes and airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate to high noise. Must be able to work morning, evening, & night shifts, including rotating shifts as applicable. Status CLASSIFICATION: Full time – permanent (unless otherwise specified) / Hourly Non-Exempt Training and education in the field Demonstrates knowledge of electrical high voltage and automation
See More Details >>Job Title: Maintenance Electrical Shifter (Electronic Assembler) Pay Rate: $27 - $28/hour or more, depending on experience Schedule: DuPont Schedule (Four-week cycle: four-night shifts, three days off, three-day shifts, one day off, three-night shifts, three days off, four-day shifts, seven days off) Hours: 6am-6pm, 6pm-6am, 6am-2pm Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (access to virtual doctors) • Life Insurance • Short-term and long-term disability coverage • Flexible Spending Account through WEX • Health Savings Account through Optum • Employee Assistance Program • 401k with 7% match • Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation/Paid Sick • Annual attendance bonuses • Annual pay increase based on performance • Paid training Job Summary We are seeking skilled Maintenance Electrical Shifters to ensure optimal operation and maintenance of industrial equipment. The role requires executing corrective maintenance, supporting preventive work orders, and performing a variety of technical repairs to maximize equipment utilization and production efficiency. Shifters must work independently during shifts, provide timely feedback, and support operational and safety standards. Key Responsibilities • Corrective Maintenance: Execute all corrective maintenance tasks to ensure maximum equipment uptime and support production plans. • Preventive Maintenance: Assist with scheduled preventive maintenance work orders during shifts. • Inspections and Conservation: Perform inspections and activities related to Plant Maintenance Asset Conservation. • Data Communication: Document and communicate detailed reports on delays, failures, and maintenance tasks. • Blueprint and Schematic Reading: Interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, tables, and schematics. • Reliability Support: Collaborate with reliability technical groups on priority tasks and opportunities. • Vendor Coordination: Support contract vendors by assigning and overseeing duties for external work assignments. • Resource Management: Ensure availability of necessary resources (spare parts, materials, tools, etc.) to complete assignments. • Shift Operations: Execute maintenance duties independently during off-shift hours to maintain smooth operations. • Feedback: Provide detailed feedback to Maintenance Supervisors or Leaders about operations, incidents, safety, and follow-up activities. • Work Orders: Generate work orders for delays, emergency tasks, and unscheduled maintenance jobs. • General Maintenance Tasks: Perform additional maintenance-related duties and housekeeping as per the area plan. Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of experience in an industrial setting. • Technical degree in Electrical or Electronic Technology. • Ability to pass a background check, physical exam, performance assessment, and drug test. • Successful completion of a practical and theoretical exam administered by the maintenance department. Preferred Equipment Experience • PLC: Allen Bradley Control Logix • Inverter Drives: Allen Bradley Power Flex • DC Motors: GE and Reliance • AC Motors: GE, Baldor, and others • Thermocouples, Pressure, Level, Flow Transmitters, and Switches • Iba Analyzer Software for production line variable trending • Electric switchgears and contactor cabinets (various brands)
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Bossier City, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. Apprenticeships in the area last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. With an average weekly wage of approximately $1,000 for apprentices and up to $1,200 for experienced electricians, the trade offers strong earning potential. The local electrical trade has seen consistent employment growth, with an average of 2,700 electricians employed over the past decade, reflecting a stable and promising career path in the region.
