Industrial Maintenance Technician

La-Z-Boy; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated in Mississippi seeks a skilled maintenance technician to provide predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and mechanical systems to sustain production efficiency. You will diagnose faults, repair equipment, read diagrams and schematics, perform welding and fabrications, and document work orders while adhering to safety and 5S standards.

This role requires 5+ years’ experience, an Associate degree or equivalent, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in industrial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and ladder logic.
• Welding, fabrication, and machine shop skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; customer service oriented.
• Adherence to safety policies and 5S cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and mechanical systems.
• Install, repair, test equipment to ensure proper function.
• Inspect equipment to identify faults and defects.
• Use computers to manage work orders and requisition parts.
• Communicate with machine operators and diagnose malfunctions.
• Follow health and safety standards and maintain clean workspace.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision, including advanced troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

PLC ladder logic

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC programming

Job description

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.

If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

Job Summary

This position is responsible for safely providing predictive, preventative, and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance services for production and infrastructure systems as necessary to maintain process efficiency for La-Z-Boy operations and facilities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Perform routine scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly.
• Inspect or examine equipment, structures, materials, or components to identify causes of errors or identify defects.
• Effectively use computer to manage work orders, document work, and requisition parts/materials to accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner.
• Communicate and cooperate with machine operators; operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems.
• Determine correct types of equipment, tools, or materials needed to complete tasks.
• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Work effectively as a team-member and coordinate activities with others as needed.
• The level three multi craft will be expected to be able to complete above responsibilities with minimal supervision or assistance. They will be able to use mechanical, electrical equipment, techniques, and test equipment to conduct advanced trouble shooting and repairs. Equipment would include but not limited to electrical multi-meter, dial indicators, strain gauges, belt tension gauges, belt wear gages, computer aids to read and manipulate ladder logic in PLCs and other controllers. This role is expected to understand and demonstrate advanced skills in their field, mechanical or electrical.
• Follow health and safety standards
• Maintain a clean workplace following 5S standards
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties. Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical and Instrumentation, Electro-Mechanical, Automated Manufacturing Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred.

• Must be knowledgeable, adhere to, and enforce stated safety policies and procedures. Incorporate and maintain safe behavior into all activities and consistently comply with all established safety and health policies and procedures.
• Has knowledge, training, 5 plus years’ experience, and must be able to demonstrate mastery of the following-
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and document simple and complex machine malfunctions to mechanical and electrical components, devices, and/or systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, or ladder logic diagrams.
• Ability to perform necessary welding, fabrication, and machine shop tasks incidental to maintenance and repair needs.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Weekly Hours

40

Benefits for Employees in the US

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at [e-mail] or by calling 734-242-1444.