Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Weekends Are you looking for a new and interesting career? If so, Lodge Manufacturing may be the place for you. We are the only producer of a full line of US made cast iron cookware and we are growing.

A successful candidate will enjoy our fast-paced environment.

Job Summary: The Mechanical Technician role is expected to perform all duties related to the maintaining of mechanical equipment and systems in all production areas of Lodge. This includes but is not limited to power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical systems. All work is expected to be completed while following all safety policies and procedures, in a timely manner while providing high quality craftsmanship.

Minimum Requirements:

• A successful candidate must have a High school diploma or GED. Minimum three years related experience and/or training preferred
• Basic Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Lubrication, and Welding Skills.
• Basic Hand and Power Tool Knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and troubleshoot mechanical devices including but not limited to the following: bearings, rollers, chain drives, gear reducers, couplings, pumps, compressors, hydraulic valves and control devices, pneumatic valves and control devices, belt drives, and conveyor belts.
• Familiarity with and ability to use common and advanced measurement tools such as tape measures, levels, precision straight edges, dial indicators, angle finders, tensioning tools, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Basic lifting and rigging knowledge to perform job related activities safely.
• Forklift License Preferred, ability to operate other motorized equipment such as aerial lifts, cranes.
• Problem Solving Ability.
• Ability to understand and utilize mechanical drawings, prints, and manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be willing to attend training to further increase knowledge of complex equipment elements such as hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to use common mechanical tools and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety policies, training, and procedures combined with standard work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections of mechanical systems noting any abnormalities or issues including details of condition and possible corrective action.
• Prompt reporting of any significant abnormalities that may cause personal harm, downtime, or damage to equipment.
• Using equipment manuals and drawings for guidance in machine set up, adjustments, assembly, operation, repair, part replacement, and identification of spare parts needed for current or planned repairs.
• Utilize standard and proper techniques, tools, and procedures to dismantle, assemble, adjust, rebuild, and repair production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, analyze the problem, determine the cause, and execute the repair to safely and efficiently return the equipment to service ensuring any required follow-up is communicated to the supervisor.
• Fully and correctly complete all required documentation in either paper or electronic format providing sufficient details of the activity or needed follow up.
• Use of the CMMS for performance of PM activities, repair work creation or completion, follow up work order generation, equipment and parts research, and other activities to maximize the utilization of the system and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to identify downtime causes and implement corrective actions to prevent or limit recurrences.
• Develop corrective actions for identified root causes and using technical craft skills combined with fabrication and welding to modify equipment or processes to implement the solution.
• Provide input for the determination of needs related to critical spare parts, special tools, and equipment to ensure the highest level of reliability of production equipment.
• As needed, work with cross functional teams to explore production or quality issues to determine countermeasures as part of Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5L and safety guidelines.
• Assist with or perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).