Maintenance Technician 1st shift

lesueurinc; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

Flexible PTO/UTO policy

401k with company match

Short-term disability

Employee assistance plan

Career advancement

Leadership development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lesueur Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide on-site mechanical support for manufacturing equipment. You will proactively maintain and calibrate machinery, troubleshoot complex systems, and install upgrades to maximize uptime.

The role requires reading work instructions, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working in non-climate controlled environments. This position offers a stable, on-site work setting with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years of machining experience.
• Able to perform complex troubleshooting, repairs and calibration on a wide range of equipment.
• Must lift up to 40 lbs and work in non-climate controlled environments.
• Ability to read English work instructions and use manuals and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maximize uptime by inspecting, servicing, maintaining and calibrating machinery and facilities.
• Perform troubleshooting, installation, modification, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC controlled systems.
• Install new equipment or upgrades and perform routine maintenance to ensure uptime.
• Develop detailed service reports documenting visits, issues and actions taken.
• Record and analyze maintenance data using computerized systems and work orders.
• Draft improvements and preventative maintenance procedures based on findings.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/PLC

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years machining experience

Job description

Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm with OT Saturday as needed

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Technician provides on-site support and technical assistance with various mechanical products, equipment, and systems.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible to maximize uptime of manufacturing machinery, equipment, and/or facilities by proactively tracking, inspecting, servicing, maintaining and calibrating to prevent potential breakdowns.
• Exercises a high level of independent decision making to perform complex troubleshooting, installation, design, modification, fabrication, repair, assembly, calibration, moving, alignment, rebuilding, testing and inspections on a broad range of complex tools, equipment and facilities; including electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronics, PLC, computer controls, robotics, automation, machinery, motors, controls, etc.
• Installs new equipment or upgrades and provides routine maintenance to ensure function and uptime.
• Develops detailed service reports to document service visits, issues, and troubleshooting actions and logs and tracks maintenance activities.
• Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
• Utilizes computerized software to record, track and analyze data and write reports and communications.
• Requires the ability to easily and effectively utilize specialized measurement instruments, written and computer accessed work orders, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, manufacturers and Company equipment manuals and procedures to effectively draft, communicate and recommend improvements, establish effective preventative maintenance procedures, diagnose problems, and recommend future repairs.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Education, Experience, Physical Requirements):

• High school diploma or GED and 2 years of work experience preferably in a machining environment
• May require successful completion of specific education, training or certifications
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy, precision and attention to detail
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. when necessary

Functional Requirements

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch, and bend
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering fork truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, handle and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written English language work instructions
• Work in non-climate controlled environments, including hot and humid conditions
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying heights
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE may as required by specific tasks

Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous medical/dental insurance plan
• Flexible PTO/UTO policy
• 401k with company match
• Company-paid Short-term disability
• Employee assistance plan
• Career advancement
• Formal leadership development
• Education reimbursement program
• Recognition and awards
• Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)