RCF Maintenance Tech

Richard's Cajun Foods, Incorporated

Church Point, LA

Pay: $18-$21/hr

Shift: Full time

***Richards believes the best cooking is home cooking. That is why we still make everything the traditional way, developing the flavors with time and care.***

Everything we cook is handcrafted, using traditional Cajun recipes. Richard’s Cajun Foods was founded in Church Point, LA in 1981 by Lonnie Richard who realized his Grandma’s Cajun specialties were becoming a Cajun favorite.

The Richard’s Cajun family traditions and Grandma’s recipes live on today using high-quality, premium ingredients and source as much as we can locally in Louisiana.

We are proud to be the original Cajun sausage company in Church Point and look forward to being a Cajun favorite for years to come.

***Richard’s Cajun Foods***

Richard’s Cajun Foods is looking for an energetic, driven, skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team, responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and maintenance of industrial equipment and facilities. The role of a maintenance technician is to troubleshoot, repair and maintain both mechanical equipment and the facility. Maintenance technicians use educated decisions based on equipment knowledge and understanding to solve mechanical problems. Maintenance technicians also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. They keep machines, mechanical equipment, and the structure of the facilities in repair. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, with experience in manufacturing environments. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse maintenance projects, including troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance, supporting the overall efficiency and safety of our operations.

***Duties***

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Conduct mechanical repairs including welding and mechanical component replacements.
• Maintain and repair programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to ensure automation systems operate smoothly.
• Execute residential painting tasks as needed for facility upkeep.
• Supervise and lead maintenance team members during shift operations, providing guidance and training.
• Read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, and blueprints to diagnose problems accurately.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards during all maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance activities using CMMS systems for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize downtime and improve overall facility performance.

***Skills***

• Proficiency with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and schematics interpretation.
• Strong electrical experience, including troubleshooting electrical circuits with tools such as Ohmmeters.
• Mechanical knowledge with skills in welding, facilities maintenance, and general repair techniques.
• Experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on preventative maintenance strategies.
• Ability to perform residential painting when required for facility aesthetics or repairs.
• Supervising experience leading teams or shifts effectively while maintaining high safety standards.
• Customer service orientation with excellent communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with CMMS software for work order management and documentation.
• Leadership qualities motivate team members and oversee complex maintenance projects. This Maintenance Technician role is vital to maintaining operational excellence within our facilities, requiring an initiative-taking approach to problem-solving, safety awareness, and technical proficiency across multiple disciplines.

***Why Richard’s Cajun Foods?***

Richard’s Cajun Foods has a proud Louisiana heritage and a strong portfolio of authentic Cajun products, including smoked sausage, boudin, rice dressing, and other regional favorites.

**Richards Cajun Foods** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace.