Mechanic, Maintenance

LCI Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten paid holidays annually

On-site Health and Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

LCI Brand in Durham, NC is seeking a Mechanic, Maintenance to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all equipment and assets. The role supports a safe work environment and adheres to company policies, with hands-on duties across welding, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, and requires prior maintenance training in a production setting, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read drawings when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have prior training in preventative maintenance in a production environment.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly to minimize downtime.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all equipment and company assets.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to LCI policies.
• May read drawings or schematics of hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, and replacement of motor shafts and pumps.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma + 2 years college/vocational in maintenance

Job description

MECHANIC, MAINTENANCE

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to LCI policies and procedures.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Durham, NC

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have previous training in preventative maintenance in a production environment. Excellent mechanical aptitude. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly keeping downtime to a minimum.
• This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to LCI policies and procedures.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools.
• Requires: basic mechanical or maintenance skills,
• Knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing,
• Knowledge of Industrial maintenance
• Must be able to read & understand assignments,
• The ability to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.
• May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems.
• Performs duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and two years of college or vocational education in maintenance.
• Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training. Requirements
• Two years general and preventative maintenance or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annuallyPaid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)