Maintenance Mechanic 3 at LAVELLE INDUSTRIES INC.

Description

Lavelle Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician 3 to join our Maintenance team at our Burlington, WI facility. This role is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, building, and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, lean and preventative maintenance system and presents a commitment to a high standard of work.

Position Responsibilities:  

·  Determine root cause, diagnose, repair, rebuild, install, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment including transfer and injection presses, mixers, extruders, preformers, lathes, and packaging equipment

·  Electrical power including distribution and controls (AC/DC, motors, schematics)

·  Maintain compressors and vacuum systems

·  Pneumatic and hydraulics general principles, air prep, schematics, filtration, and control components

·  Machining operations, use precision measurement tools, and conduct welding/fabrication tasks

·  Understand and maintain mechanical drive systems, including drive components, couplings, pumps, seals, bearings, and alignment

·  Conduct lubrication and rigging tasks to support equipment functionality and safety

·  Stem systems and plumbing, general piping and plumbing principles

·  Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments, involving installation, relocation of existing machines and equipment, building, leveling, fitting, aligning, part replacement, dismantling, and inspection

  Benefits: 

• Growth-Oriented Company Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays plus vacation time
• Casual Dress Code
• Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development, Weekly Mentoring Sessions
• We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!
• Defined path for career development

Requirements

 Skill Requirements: 

·  High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a technical field preferred

·  Experience: 2+ years in maintenance or 5+ years in machine repair (preferably in manufacturing)

·  Preventive machine maintenance and repair experience highly desired knowledge of basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with attention to safety

·  Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

·  Proficient with tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, welding, plumbing, metal fabrication, and measuring devices                            

·  Ability to work occasional extended hours and occasional weekends

·  Ability to work independently or within a team depending on the assignment, good communication skills are essential

·  Ability to pass a maintenance mechanic standardized competency test

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

·  Occasional walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

·  Frequently lifting/moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving up to 100 pounds

·  Specific vision abilities are required for color distinction, close and distant vision.

·  Exposure to working near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and loud noise.

·  Occasional work outdoors and potential exposure to electrical shock.