Industrial Maintenance Technician at Estes Energetics

Estes Energetics, along with its subsidiary Goex Industries, is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. Our agile and experienced team is proud to make products that support the Department of Defense, strengthen domestic production, preserve history, serve hunting and shooting sports enthusiasts, and ignite a passion for rocketry in our youth. Whether we’re performing research into energetic materials and products, or standing up American-made production, count on us to find a solution. 

Summary

Estes Energetics is searching for an Industrial Maintenance Technician at our Goex black powder manufacturing facility on Camp Minden in Minden, Louisiana. The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs preventive, facility, and production machinery maintenance. You will work closely with the production team to ensure safe and efficient operation of the manufacturing plant.

You will be required to dress out in work-specific clothes issued to you by the company and shower at the end of each working day. Due to the unusual nature of our business, you will have times in which you and your team will need to interact with the production team to troubleshoot machinery issues while the line is hot. Teamwork is especially important here in all aspects of the job as we strive for safety.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control issues to determine repairs
• Perform equipment, machinery, and facility maintenance, including on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Perform and maintain preventive maintenance schedules on paper and in a computerized maintenance management systems
• Maintain paper and electronic records to ensure the integrity of our information.
• Adhere to regulatory and safety standards, for example proper lock-out/tag-out procedures, while performing work.

Competencies, Experience, and Education

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Eligible to obtain and maintain State and Federal explosives licenses, including
  • Be 21 years of age or older
  • Pass pre-employment drug test
  • Pass State and Federal background checks.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance
• Experience with VFD controls from Toshiba or Allen-Bradley a plus
• Carpentry Skills a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The work will primarily be in an industrial explosives manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to industrial machines, heat, cold, and explosives
• Frequent movement through a manufacturing environment
• Use of personal protective equipment appropriate to the work location

Travel

None

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical workdays are a ‘4x10’ schedule, 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Employees are expected to work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional overtime may be required during busy periods, such as maintenance shutdowns.

Benefits

Estes Energetics maintains a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 70% paid by company
• Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy

Work Authorization

Must be a US citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Program

Estes Energetics provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Additional information is available at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.