Lavelle Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team at our Burlington, WI facility. This role is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, building, and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives, lean and preventative maintenance system and presents a commitment to a high standard of work.

Position Responsibilities:  

·  Determine root cause, diagnose, repair, rebuild, install, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment including transfer and injection presses, mixers, extruders, preformers, lathes, and packaging equipment

·  Electrical power including distribution and controls (AC/DC, motors, schematics)

·  Maintain compressors and vacuum systems

·  Pneumatic and hydraulics general principles, air prep, schematics, filtration, and control components

·  Machining operations, use precision measurement tools, and conduct welding/fabrication tasks

·  Understand and maintain mechanical drive systems, including drive components, couplings, pumps, seals, bearings, and alignment

·  Conduct lubrication and rigging tasks to support equipment functionality and safety

·  Stem systems and plumbing, general piping and plumbing principles

·  Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments, involving installation, relocation of existing machines and equipment, building, leveling, fitting, aligning, part replacement, dismantling, and inspection

  Benefits: 

• Growth-Oriented Company Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays plus vacation time
• Casual Dress Code
• Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development, Weekly Mentoring Sessions
• We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!
• Defined path for career development

 Skill Requirements: 

·  High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in a technical field preferred

·  Experience: 2+ years in maintenance or 5+ years in machine repair (preferably in manufacturing)

·  Preventive machine maintenance and repair experience highly desired knowledge of basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with attention to safety

·  Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, and procedure manuals, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

·  Proficient with tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, welding, plumbing, metal fabrication, and measuring devices                            

·  Ability to work occasional extended hours and occasional weekends

·  Ability to work independently or within a team depending on the assignment, good communication skills are essential

·  Ability to pass a maintenance mechanic standardized competency test

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

·  Occasional walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

·  Frequently lifting/moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/moving up to 100 pounds

·  Specific vision abilities are required for color distinction, close and distant vision.

·  Exposure to working near moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and loud noise.

·  Occasional work outdoors and potential exposure to electrical shock.