Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• 2nd shift starting at: $35.10
• 3rd shift starting at:  $35.41
• $1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment (subject to taxes), applicable to new hires only.
• Vacation hours plus paid holidays.
• Competitive Benefits Package (Eligible for medical and dental benefits on the first day of the month following 60 consecutive days of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.

Are you a proactive problem-solver with strong mechanical aptitude and tired of just “fixing” things? Step into a role where your expertise in reading mechanical drawings, blue prints and schematics, curiosity of uncovering root causes and commitment to continuous improvement, directly drives machine uptime and increases manufacturing throughput. Lozier, the leading manufacturer or products used by retailers in stores and warehouses around the world, is hiring a motivated Maintenance Mechanic with a reliability mindset to own the performance of our manufacturing equipment through predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, data-driven decision-making? Want to make a difference and take “fixing” things to a level of “preventing” things? Join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Experience in performing electromechanical repairs, welding, hydraulic troubleshooting and blueprint reading.
• Experience in pneumatics, relay logic and PLC’s.
• Operation of a variety of hand and powered tools including, but not limited to, surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, and measuring tools is necessary for this position.
• Constant hand usage.
• Frequent standing and reaching.
• Occasional walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and elevated reaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blue prints and schematics.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must possess a good attendance record.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Qualified and required to perform general maintenance work on machines, including all types of building maintenance.  Can perform simpler forms of tool, die, and fixture work when asked.  Must maintain the machines in proper operating condition.  Must conform to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule and requirements of Preventative Maintenance sheet.  Must be a good welder and skilled in the use of the tools necessary to do electrical, plumbing and heating work.  Must have satisfactorily completed all steps of apprentice program described in the Maintenance Apprentice Program that includes written and practical exams and all training deemed necessary by the Company and Joint Training Committee to keep up with the new technology as determined on an annual basis.  Must be physically capable of handling parts, materials and equipment (including test equipment) as needed. 

Requires little supervision.  Progression through the steps must be within prescribed time limits, if not the employee will be removed from the Maintenance department and returned to an available position within the highest classification for which he/she is qualified.

To provide further training, it may be required to transfer employee to another shift regardless of seniority.  These periods will last no longer than sixty (60) days per occurrence.