
Maintenance Mechanic Featured
- Location
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 31989830117
- Posted
- 2025-2-5
Maintenance Mechanic job at NPK in Lafayette LA
Description, duties, responsibilities
NPK formerly Newpark Resources Inc.
Location: Carencro LA (20 minutes W of Lafayette)
Working Environment: On-site in manufacturing facility
Working Schedule: M-F; 4P-2A
Divison: Site Access
CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 4P-2A SHIFT (EVENING SHIFT)
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment and machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety. This role is responsible for the corrective and preventative maintenance actions assigned to him/her. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Join us in ensuring the reliability of our operations through your expertise in maintenance mechanics!
Essential Functions:
- Actively participates in safety projects objectives and safety meetings.
- Must adhere to all related OSHA EPA DEQ DOT and other regulatory requirements and regulations in concurrence with Companys Policies and Procedures.
- Authority to shut down any operation that reveals possible harm to self or another employee.
- Must adhere to and be knowledgeable of Companys Policy and Procedures and must remain abreast of all amendments to the Policy.
- Must strictly comply with all Safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out Confined Space Entry Rigging Fall Protection and Climbing standards.
- Must maintain good housekeeping of all assigned areas and those areas where repairs are in progress or recently completed.
- Must perform all PMs (Preventative Maintenance) according to company standards and recognized good practices. All documentation must be timely correct and complete.
- Perform mechanical/hydraulic/Pneumatic repairs and troubleshooting on plant systems. Assist in electrical repairs where when needed.
- Identify opportunities for improvement regarding preventative maintenance improvement.
- Must be capable of working independently and completing assigned projects systematically.
- Perform specialized repairs of custom equipment.
- Function as a member of cross functional teams charged with specifying equipment and processes for the plant.
- Must have ability to develop controls strategy as part of a process development team and select I/O appropriate to meet design specifications.
- Analyze current processes and programs to identify improvement potential.
- Read and understand detailed schematics.
- Draw simple schematics to record modifications to equipment as required.
- Work with the maintenance department in troubleshooting equipment to determine problems through proper test procedures and operational checks.
- Perform or assist in corrective and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment as directed through work orders
- Safe operation of forklift scissor lift and boom lift.
- Must be able to work an on-call schedule.
- Install relocate or remove plant equipment as required.
- Ensure consumption of spare parts are accounted for accurately in inventory.
- Weld and paint as necessary for repairs and upkeep.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent a must.
- 5 years hands on mechanical maintenance.
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or similar role in an industrial setting.
- Understanding of hyrdaulics and pneumatics.
- Familiarity with logic controllers and their applications in machinery operation is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues.
- Proficiency in English for effective communication within the team and understanding technical documentation.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 4P-2A SHIFT (EVENING SHIFT)
(TRAINING WILL BE DAYS. ONCE FULLY TRAINED WILL MOVE TO EVENING SHIFT)
Additional Details:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Benefits eligible day 1 of employment
- 401(k) employee contribution and employer match
WHY JOIN NEWPARK?
One of NPKs Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance innovation and service quality and that commitment starts with YOU! NPK is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at NPK we are committed to finding developing retaining and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.
WHAT WE DO
NPK is the only site access solutions partner to manufacture and rent industry-leading sustainable composite matting along with a full suite of services including planning logistics and remediation — so you can protect your people the environment and your bottom line.
WHAT WE VALUE
At NPK our values safety integrity accountability respect and excellence are more than words—they are non-negotiable fundamentals that define what is important to us. They are the foundation for our purpose.
Our purpose encapsulates how our values work together to drive our decision-making actions and behaviors. They help us create meaningful relationships with each other our clients and partners. Every day we strive to live these values and fulfill our purpose building a culture that reflects who we are and where were headed.
P - People Focused - First in every action
U- United - Different voices make us stronger together
R- Reliable - Unwavering in our quality and service
P- Passionate - Energy and excitement is our fuel
O- Optimistic - Any moment is a chance to shine
S- Sincere - Authenticity starts with vulnerability
E - Enterprising - Agility is the key to opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color age religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin sexual orientation disability military service/veteran status genetic information or any other protected status. Newpark Resources Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager HR Governance and Compliance at ...@newpark.com.
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