Maintenance Technician - Assembly

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

Based in our Natchitoches, LA location you will work in our Facilities Maintenance department. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, or a recent high school graduate looking to jump start your career, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform, initiate, and update Preventative Maintenance tasks on Machining equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program Fanuc Robotics.
• Troubleshoot and program Allen Bradley PLC processors.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC/DC systems, including motion control, precision switches, and low/high voltage applications.
• Understand and utilize mechanical and electrical schematics for basic and advanced troubleshooting.
• Recommend, test, and evaluate mechanical and electrical components or changes in making process improvements.
• Assist engineering personnel in testing and evaluating new technologies, equipment, or techniques.
• Assist in training team members in the proper operation of equipment including but not limited to start-up, shut-down, basic troubleshooting, and operator PMs.
• Assist in meeting and exceeding conversion costs, production schedules, and quality goals (scrap PPMs).
• Work with AMS (Alliance Maintenance System) and Windows-based PC applications.
• Assist in maintaining continuous improvement of company safety practices
• Knowledge of CNC equipment.

*Guaranteed wage progression every 3 months, for the first two years! *

**Shift Premium of $1.50/hr for 2nd and 3rd shifts**

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years experience in industrial/multi-craft maintenance environment with at least 3 years manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A degree in a related technical field with additional experience or completion of an apprenticeship program would be a plus.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The team member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally required to climb or balance.  The team member must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

Alliance/Copeland places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance.  We provide access to a competitive benefits package to offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Why Work in the Greater Natchitoches, LA Area
Our facility is located in Natchitoches, LA, known as the “City of Lights.” Natchitoches is a charming, historic, southern town that is home to Northwestern State University, the movie “Steel Magnolias,” and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. We are conveniently located within driving distance between two larger cities, Shreveport and Alexandria. The area’s generally low cost of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. Natchitoches offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals