Maintenance Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing/bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining operations/production equipment.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Work Experience

• Experience/Education in machine operation and repair (preferred)
• A Lift Truck operator license is preferred (training available)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Able to demonstrate basic computer, reading/writing, communication skills, and the ability to read/interpret manuals and technical drawings
• Able to diagnose PLC 24-volt control systems
• Able to safely and proficiently operate fork trucks and aerial lifts; experience with rigging preferred
• Able to safely and proficiently perform maintenance electrical tasks, including troubleshooting and movement of circuits; experience using a multi-meter or other electrical testing equipment preferred
• Able to safely and proficiently perform maintenance mechanical tasks, including troubleshooting and rebuilding; experience rebuilding/maintaining CNC saws and automated welders
• Able to safely perform maintenance tasks using basic hand tools and basic power tools; experience with machine shop equipment preferred; ability to weld or experience with metal fabrication preferred
• Highly motivated, organized, self-starter, able to execute work from a daily schedule; experience with performing preventative maintenance tasks to set standard preferred
• Required to observe all safety rules and policies; must maintain and promote the safety of systems and equipment
• Required to request support from other Maintenance Techs and Maintenance Managers, as necessary; all maintenance positions support operations/production first, when necessary
• Required to use honesty, integrity, and candor with the entire Maintenance team to create trust, and to support their passion for winning; must be reliable and prompt
• Responsible for diagnosing/maintaining/installing production hoists in a timely fashion
• Responsible for diagnosing/resolving issues with production welders, saws, and metal finishing equipment in a timely fashion; Experience with pneumatics and robotics
• Responsible for good housekeeping practices and implementing/sustaining 5s standards

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.;
• Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects
• Must be able to operate a Lift Truck as necessary;
• Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including repair tooling and devices, arc and MIG welders, band saws, acetylene torches, tape measures, etc.;
• Must be able to lift and maneuver weights above fifty pounds physically;
• Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes throughout the day.
• Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, and measurements;
• Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
• Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
• Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
• Must demonstrate understanding and execution of machine operation and repair techniques;
• Must demonstrate welding competency and knowledge of welding systems;
• Must possess successful problem-solving skills;
• Welding competency and knowledge of welding systems (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders.
• May have to lift or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more.

Employer’s Statement

Lippert is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.