Maintenance Technician

Lavelle Industries, Inc.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site health clinic

Medical, dental, disability, & life保险

401(k) retirement with company match

Uniforms

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Lavelle Industries, Inc. seeks a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Burlington, WI facility. You will repair and maintain production machinery, install new equipment, and support continuous improvement efforts with a strong safety focus.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in maintenance or 5+ years in machine repair, reads blueprints, and is proficient with tools. This role offers competitive wages, benefits including health, dental, vision, and a company-sponsored retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years maintenance or 5+ years machine repair in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and safety practices.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, blueprints, and manuals.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; welding, plumbing, and fabrication skills helpful.
• Able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Able to work independently or in a team with strong communication.
• Must pass a maintenance competency test.

Responsibilities

• Determine root cause, diagnose, repair, rebuild, install, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Electrical power distribution and control (AC/DC, motors, schematics).
• Maintain compressors and vacuum systems.
• Handle pneumatic, hydraulic principles, air prep, schematics, and control components.
• Machining tasks with precision measurement; welding/fabrication as required.
• Maintain mechanical drive systems and alignment; lubrication and rigging.
• Rebuild machines, relocate equipment, and perform inspections.
• Support lean and preventive maintenance initiatives; ensure safety.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years in maintenance

5+ years in machine repair

Preventive maintenance

Read safety rules & blueprints

Proficient with hand & power tools

Welding & metal fabrication

Teamwork & communication

Maintenance competency test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Plumbing & piping tools

Measuring devices

Job description

At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is "Stay in business forever and have fun!"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lavelle Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team at our Burlington, WI facility. This role is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, buildings, 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 systems, and present 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 hydraulic 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
• Growth-Oriented Company Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Uniforms
• Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments.
• We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!

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, and 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