Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Lane Enterprises is excited to welcome a Maintenance Technician to their team! From generous benefits, including bonus opportunities and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), to great employee retention, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving organization!

Benefits: Lane offers a generous benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, ESOP opportunity and a generous bonus incentive plan.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance of the building, grounds, and equipment. This involves troubleshooting to pinpoint underlying issues and determining appropriate repair measures, often with reference to building blueprints or equipment manuals. This position will conduct thorough tests on various parts and systems to ensure optimal mechanical performance, documenting all work undertaken, and maintaining meticulous maintenance records. Additionally, they will ensure the upkeep of shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform small repairs, periodic service, and maintenance on plant and fleet equipment including oil changes, fluid samples, grease fittings, safety guards, etc.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical operations.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, overhead hoists, and cranes safely and effectively.
• Keep inventory of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) supplies.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and fleet are in accordance with company, federal, state and local standards and regulations.
• Weld, cut, and grind fabrications for machine guards and repairs.
• Plow snow and salt walkways as necessary.
• Fill, grade, and top-dress roadways with stone and gravel, as needed.
• Conduct walkthroughs and inspections of equipment and grounds. Make repairs or corrections as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong reading comprehension skills with the ability to understand blueprints, production layouts, work orders, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of industrial hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with basic math skills. The ability to read and use various measuring equipment, calculate measurements, and accurately record periodic measurements.
• Proficient with using basic maintenance tools (i.e. hand and power tools).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Will be required to perform, pass, and maintain forklift operator and training certification.
• Will be required to perform, pass, and maintain aerial lift training and certification.
• Flexibility with schedule – ability to cover a variety of shifts and be on-call when needed.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in minor semi-truck repairs including tires and brakes
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education preferred.
• CDL Class A or B Driver license is a Plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift loads of up to 100 pounds without the lift truck.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures.
• Must be able to work in different positions for a very long period of time and ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel or walk for up to eight (8) hours at a time.
• Must be able to utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment required for each job task (Steel toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, hard hat).

Lane Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)