Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)

Lozier Corporation • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Lozier Corporation is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain the performance and operating condition of manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to support machine uptime and manufacturing throughput. The mechanic performs general machine and building maintenance, follows the Preventative Maintenance Schedule and requirements of the Preventative Maintenance sheet, and may perform simpler tool, die, and fixture work when asked. The position requires electromechanical repairs, welding, hydraulic troubleshooting, and the ability to use tools for electrical, plumbing, and heating work.

The mechanic is expected to work with little supervision and be physically capable of handling parts, materials, equipment, and test equipment as needed. The position also requires satisfactory completion of all steps of the Maintenance Apprentice Program, including written and practical exams, and any training determined necessary by the Company and Joint Training Committee to keep up with new technology. For further training, the employee may be transferred to another shift regardless of seniority for periods lasting no longer than 60 days per occurrence. Progression through program steps must stay within prescribed time limits; otherwise, the employee may be removed from the Maintenance department and returned to an available position within their highest qualified classification.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience in electromechanical repairs, welding, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Experience in pneumatics, relay logic, and PLCs.
• Ability to operate hand and powered tools, including surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, and measuring tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good attendance record.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a team.
• Ability to handle parts, materials, equipment, and test equipment as needed.
• Satisfactory completion of all steps of the Maintenance Apprentice Program, including written and practical exams, and training determined necessary by the Company and Joint Training Committee.
• Physical capability for constant hand usage; frequent standing and reaching; and occasional walking, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, and elevated reaching.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance work on machines and building systems.
• Maintain machines in proper operating condition.
• Follow the Preventative Maintenance Schedule and requirements of the Preventative Maintenance sheet.
• Perform simpler forms of tool, die, and fixture work when asked.
• Perform electromechanical repairs, welding, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Use tools necessary for electrical, plumbing, and heating work.
• Apply predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making to support machine uptime and manufacturing throughput.
• Complete the Maintenance Apprentice Program, including written and practical exams, and training required to keep up with new technology.
• Handle parts, materials, equipment, and test equipment as needed.
• Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Benefits

• $1,000 bonus after completion of 90 days of employment, subject to taxes and applicable to new hires only.
• Vacation hours plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package, with medical and dental benefits available 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed