Maintenance Generalist

Maintenance Generalist Apply now (https://jobs.laitram.com/en\_US/JobsLaitram/ApplicationMethods?jobId=8583)

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Category

Facilities & Maintenance, Manufacturing & Production

Division

Laitram LLC

Job Description (General Summary)

Laitram, L.L.C. is seeking a Maintenance Generalist to join the Corporate Facilities Management and Engineering Team at our Harahan office. This individual will be a dedicated resource to maintain offices, shops, grounds, manufacturing and assigned areas in a safe, clean condition, and assist with the demand and corrective work orders required for normal campus operations. This position will report to the Corporate Facilities Supervisor.

Laitram, L.L.C., is a global manufacturing company that has been part of the Louisiana business landscape for more than 50 years. Laitram is comprised of four operating divisions - Intralox L.L.C., Laitram Machinery, Inc., Lapeyre Stair, Inc., and Laitram Machine Shop L.L.C. Laitram has been recognized for innovation and workplace excellence in the New Orleans City Business “Best Place to Work” award.

Laitram is a vibrant, forward-thinking company that brings innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement to every aspect of our work. For more information, visit www.laitram.com.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, relocate, and reconfigure office furniture, workstations, shelving, and storage systems.

• Install warehouse and storage racking in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company safety requirements.

• Perform minor facility repairs, including ceiling tile replacement and touch-up work.

• Hang and mount signs, whiteboards, bulletin boards, artwork, televisions, shelving, and other wall-mounted items.

• Support office moves, departmental relocations, and workspace reconfigurations.

• Assist in common area refresh projects, including furniture replacement, fixture updates, and aesthetic improvements.

• Perform routine facility inspections and identify repair or improvement opportunities.

• Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts or verbal instructions and operates a variety of tools and machines incidental to operations.

• Source and order parts and services as needed.

• Operate a company vehicle to travel to job sites and pick up project parts and materials

• Comply with all company policies, standards and safety procedures.

• Document completed work and update work orders within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Perform any other miscellaneous duties as requested.

• May be required to be on call to provide telephone assistance as well as emergency response to the facility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of relevant mechanical or facilities maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Effective problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new tools, systems, and procedures

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and support continuous-improvement initiatives

• May be required to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate a forklift and/or aerial lift.

• Must be able to communicate effectively to deliver excellent customer satisfaction.

• Must be physically able to perform maintenance tasks to the highest caliber, which includes ability to: climb ladders, lift objects, extend arms to reach overhead, etc.

• May be required to work overtime and/or weekends to complete a project.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, including the ability to lift 73 pounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certification to operate a forklift, boom lift, and/or scissor lift

• Competence and experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)

• Experience with electrical work and/or plumbing work.

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