Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianLippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers. At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.Summary: Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of operations/production equipment. Essential functions include requesting support from other Maintenance Techs and Maintenance Managers, as necessary; all maintenance positions support operations/production first, when necessary. 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. Responsible for diagnosing/resolving issues with production welders, torches, saws, and metal finishing equipment in a timely fashion; experience with sand blast, powder coat, oven, or conveyor systems preferred. Responsible for diagnosing/maintaining/installing production hoists in a timely fashion. Responsible for diagnosing/resolving issues with overhead roll doors throughout the facility. Responsible for diagnosing/maintaining/resolving issues with other operations/production equipment, as directed; experience with sand blast, powder coat, oven, or conveyor systems preferred. 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 rebuild; experience rebuilding/maintaining weld feeders, plasma torches, and saws preferred. Responsible for good housekeeping practices and implementing/sustaining 5s standards. Required to observe all safety rules and policies; must maintain and promote the safety of systems and equipment. Able to demonstrate basic computer, reading/writing, communication skills, and the ability to read/interpret manuals and technical drawings. Highly motivated, organized, self starter, able execute work from daily schedule; experience with performing preventative maintenance tasks to set standard preferred. 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. Committed to maintaining a positive attitude and caring about people.Competencies: Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company's overall goals; Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English); Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, frame prints, and measurements; Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects Must be able to work with minimum supervision; Must demonstrate understanding and execution of machine operation and repair techniques; Must demonstrate welding competency and knowledge of welding systems; 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 physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds; Must be able to operate a Lift Truck or Tractor as necessary; Must possess successful problem solving skills; Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.; Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations; Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders. The employee may have to lift and/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 ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time hourly position. Monday – Friday 1st shift. Some Mandatory Saturdays.Travel: Travel to secure necessary parts or tooling.Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Experience/Education in machine operation and repair preferred Welding competency and knowledge of welding systems preferred Lift Truck Operators License preferred (training available).Preferred Education and Experience: Manufacturing / industry experience.Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Know Your Rights