Industrial Maintenance Technician

La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

La-Z-Boy Incorporated is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform predictive, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and mechanical systems. You will install, repair, and test equipment, inspect for defects, and manage work orders to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, reading schematics, and the ability to work with operators as a team to resolve complex issues.

Qualifications

• Education and experience matching duties, safety literacy.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and document machine issues.
• Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on plant systems.
• Install, repair, and test equipment to ensure proper function.
• Inspect equipment to identify defects and errors.
• Manage work orders and parts using computerized systems.
• Collaborate with operators and teams to resolve problems.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting with electrical and mechanical skills.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Reading Schematics

Ladder Logic

Education

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

PLC Ladder Logic

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.

OUR PURPOSE:

We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives. When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us. We believe in the transformational power of comfort

OUR VALUES:

Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new We are results oriented and can-do hard things. We do what is right. We challenge the status quo.

Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers We ask questions and explore every opportunity. We embrace change. We test and learn.

Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities. We foster an inclusive environment. We believe in positive intent.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

Come experience the power of comfort in your career! At La-Z-Boy, we believe people are our most important asset. From our manufacturing facilities and Furniture Galleries to our LEED-certified world headquarters, we empower our people to build something amazing every day.

If you’re ready to join an industry-leading organization that values passion, innovation, and helping our communities, you’re ready to explore La-Z-Boy.

There are chairs that need to be filled at La-Z-Boy. Find out if there’s one for you.

La-Z-Boy has been building incredible furniture since 1927, and there's a reason people still want La-Z-Boy in their homes—and more importantly, a reason great people are proud to be part of our company.

We represent decades of hard-working, talented individuals coming together across the globe to continue our legacy and propel us into the future.