Maintenance Technician (2:00p-10:00p; Manufacturing experience required)

Maintenance Technician

LAPP is a family-owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family-owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we are operating in over 80 countries globally connected and regionally rooted. Working at LAPP means more: this is where inventive spirit and a hands-on mentality meet cherished values and tradition. We offer all employees the freedom to develop and pursue new opportunities. Flexibility and personal responsibility are just as important to us as a family-friendly work environment. We value all our colleagues with their talents, ideas and perspectives.

*Hiring for Second Shift (2:00pm-10:00pm)*

Summary: Under the general direction of the Maintenance Engineer, this individual is responsible for performing all electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulic, plumbing and welding repairs on the machinery within the Lapp Cable Works production facility. This includes but is not limited to exposure of PLCs, Drives, hydraulics, electric switches, and extruders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for all electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulic, plumbing and welding repairs on the machinery.
• Troubleshooting of PLC (Allan Bradley / Micro logic / Siemens) and frequency drives (Allan Bradley / Siemens / Control Techniques)
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as per the plan and guidance of the Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure cleanliness of maintenance work area, personal safety and a safe working environment for all individuals on the shop floor.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the machines for maximum machine availability.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous tasks on the shop floor during the absence of maintenance work or as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Engineer.
• Maintain Daily Log and PM Records up to date.
• Maintain Spare parts stock and inform Maintenance Engineer on consumption.
• Able to work overtime if needed.
• Ability to work in shifts as required.

Competencies: Basic skills and working knowledge in the field of electro-mechanics. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude. Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines. Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results. Ability to read mechanical/Electrical prints. Use of Power tools, Multimeter/Amps meter. Basic Machining skill like drilling/tapping

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Technical school diploma, and training in Programmable Logic Control with Electromechanical background preferred. Minimum 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment and/or cable and wiring industry with experience in a maintenance/technical environment. Knowledge on the basics of machine programming is preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Proficiency in the English language, written and spoken is required.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation: Total compensation: $66,000 - $74,000 (including base hourly rate and bonus) plus overtime eligibility and weekly pay. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!

**LAPP is an equal opportunity employer**

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