JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Cotton Quality and Innovation Research Unit for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in New Orleans, LA. In this position, you will serve as a working leader for three or more workers to operate textile machinery and accomplish trades and labor work for the research unit. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs modifications, repairs and adjustments to equipment and conducts a bi-annual preventive maintenance schedule. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.