Responsibilities:

• Be able to assess the condition of the motor and if repairs can be performed in the field or if equipment needs to be pulled.
• Analyze motors and equipment in order to troubleshoot issues.
• Working knowledge of AC and DC motors.
• Vibration experience and certification preferred
• Responsible for providing customer on-site diagnosis, maintenance, repair, installation, and/or removal of complex electromechanical motors and equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Maintain pro-active and open communication with all team members.

• Hands on experience with electric motors
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work directly with customers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Understand fractions and percentages.
• Ability to operate power tools, hand tools, and measuring devices.
• Frequent travel including overnight stays.

Working For Westaff

Westaff is a nationwide professional staffing firm with more than 70 years of recruiting and selection expertise to match job candidates with positions where they will succeed. As the specialty franchise division of EmployBridge, the nation’s largest industrial staffing company with over 400 locations, finding your ideal job opportunity has never been easier. Through our extensive network of clients, we can introduce you to a variety of administrative, clerical or light industrial opportunities. We’re dedicated to getting good people good jobs

Westaff is Recruiting for a Property & Casualty Insurance Agent for a Local Office!

Pay: $40,000 Plus Commission

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consults with prospective clients to discuss and understand their insurance needs.
• Explains the insurance products available, the different coverage types, and the benefits of each plan.
• Collects information such as location, value, and outstanding debts about the property to be insured.
• Collects information for automobile coverage including vehicle and driver information and records.
• Calculates reasonable premium quotes using the information gathered.
• Maintains communication with clients to identify changing needs in services, property, or account information.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred; OR
• High school diploma with proven sales ability required.
• Applicable licensure to sell property and casualty insurance required.

Apply NOW For Immediate Consideration!

Shreveport Office is looking for Administrative Assistants!

Monday-Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Listen to customers’ concerns, issues and questions
• Resolve customers’ concerns and answer customers’ questions to your best ability
• Maintain a positive attitude and calmly respond to customers’ complaints
• Open new customer accounts
• Attract customers by promoting the product and company positively, answering questions and addressing concerns as they arise
• Recommend possible products to meet the customers’ needs
• Refer issues and questions to managers if necessary
• Prepare product and customer reports by gathering data collected during customer interactions
• Provide assistance to the sales department

Skills and Qualifications

Some of the key skills for a customer service representative are:

• Personable and attentive
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal communicator
• Familiar with the software used to connect with customers and gather their information
• Knowledge of applicable products and markets
• STRONG computer skills

Bossier Manufacturing Facility is looking for Experienced Millwrights!

1st Shift: 6AM-6PM 

2nd Shift: 6PM-6AM

Pay Varies on Experience

Job Responsibilities

• Move equipment and machinery as needed throughout your shift either manually or with the proper and safe use of equipment
• Use a variety of hand tools, measuring tools, and equipment for cutting, welding and brazing to adequately fulfill your daily job duties
• Utilize cranes and trucks to complete large-scale projects
• Put your professional judgement to good use to decide which machines, techniques and tools are the best option for moving equipment and completing all necessary jobs
• Assist machinery maintenance workers as well as industrial machinery mechanics as needed to help make sure the plant and all machines operate at peak efficiency
• Package and categorize machine parts after taking them apart with accuracy and according to the company’s standards and specific project requirements
• Clean up at the end of shift to make sure your job site remains well-organized and free of unnecessary clutter
• Take steps to ensure every job is done in a manner that’s safe and completed according to the latest workplace safety regulations, laws and requirements

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program
• Physically able to complete job responsibilities
• 1 or more years of experience

Preferred:

• Completion of a two-year associate’s degree program in industrial maintenance
• Current knowledge of the latest OSHA and industry safety measures, precautions and equipment

Shreveport Pipe Manufacturing Facility is Recruiting for Machine Operators

Hours: 6 AM-2:30 PM or 2:30 PM-11:30 PM

Pay: $16/hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow all company safety and quality requirements
• Ability to change tooling corrugations according to print.
• Ability to set machine for different gages.
• Knowledge of overhead crane used to move parts.
• Maintain accurate daily production reports.
• Assist with all scheduled/unscheduled repairs.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain and wind).
• Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Blue print and drawing knowledge.
• Knowledge of power tools (drills, etc.).
• Knowledge of measuring equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Actively attend to, convey and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Work at a sustained pace and produce quality work and bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result and perform to the best of their ability.
• Previous Experience in a production facility.

Apply NOW For Immediate Consideration!

Steel Manufacturing Facility looking for Manual Mill & Lathe Operators

Pay Varies on Experience

Hours: 5 AM until 3:30 PM

Job Duties:

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Uses precision tools, machinery and equipment such as lathe, vertical milling
machine, drill press, hydraulic press, chop saw, band saw, push and pull broaches
and a variety of cutting tools and equipment.
• Fabricates and shapes parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal, plastics
and composites.
• Properly and safely selects, aligns, secures and removes holding fixtures, cutting
tools, attachments, accessories and materials onto machines.
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and
equipment.
• Utilizes and abides by ISO requirements and safety procedures.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience operating mills and lathes in a job shop environment.
• The ability to perform setups and machine large precise parts efficiently.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Must be able to utilize micrometers, calipers and scales.

Apply NOW for Immediate Consideration!

Shreveport Steel Manufacturing Facility is looking for Welders!

Pay varies depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts.
• Weld small and large components.
• Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
• Maintain and repair all machinery.
• Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
• Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
• Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.

Requirements:

• A valid certificate in welding from an accredited institution is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a welder.
• Excellent knowledge of welding machinery, electrical equipment, and manual tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and designs.
• Outstanding attention to detail.

Apply NOW for Immediate Consideration!

Westaff is Recruiting for an Inside Sales Representative for a Metal Processing Company!

Base Salary is $40,000 per year with lots of commission opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Communicating with customers, making outbound calls to potential customers, and following up on leads.
• Understanding customers' needs and identifying sales opportunities.
• Answering potential customers' questions and sending additional information per email.
• Keeping up with product and service information and updates.
• Creating and maintaining a database of current and potential customers.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM or SAP Software.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent phone skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong listening and sales skills.

Apply NOW for Immediate Consideration!

Shreveport Metal Processing Company is looking for Press Brake Operators!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans.
• Basic computer and math skills.

 Experience:

• At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to operate the press brake.
• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.

Apply NOW for Immediate Consideration!

Bossier Pipe Manufacturing Facility is Recruiting for Industrial Electricians!

Pay Varies on Experience.

1st Shift: 6AM-6PM

2nd Shift: 6PM-6AM

Job Duties:

• Reading and interpreting specifications and blueprints
• Installing, servicing and repairing conduits, wiring and fixtures
• Conducting electronic inspections and tests
• Grounding electrical systems
• Servicing generators, motors and high voltage systems
• Performing electrical work on environmental regulating systems, pumps and industrial lighting systems
• Installing, maintaining and repairing heavy duty equipment and industrial communications systems
• Cleaning circuit boards and contacts
• Oiling motors and replacing wiring
  
• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical components
• Working with programmable logic/automation controls
  

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in a related field is required for some positions
• Certificate of completion in an apprenticeship program, or journeyman experience
• Knowledgeable in pertinent electrical codes and regulations
• Able to understand schematics and other technical documents
• Must be able to handle physically-demanding tasks
• 1 or more years experience

Apply NOW for Immediate Consideration!

Westaff is hiring a Team Member for an office located in Bossier, LA. This position requires strong ability to multi-task in a high traffic, fast paced office and work with people/sales. This is a LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY with career advancement.

Hours: M-F, 8-4:30

Responsibilities:

• Answer multiple phone lines
• Assist with paperwork
• Heavy data entry & documentation
• Troubleshoot payroll issues
• Track office supplies

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in an administrative role
• Must be proficient in Outlook & Word, knowledge of Excel.
• Must have excellent communication skills.