Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

LAKE CABLE, LLC•Elkhart, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you. For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER. Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe it’s the only way to do business. If you’re ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters… A Machine Operator will process individual copper strands to a completed multiple strand construction. This function includes following the manufacturing process per the work order, the use of a forklift and overhead crane to stage material, following established machine set-up documents, processing the copper in accordance with established process parameters, conducting required quality activities, completing required documentation, labeling and staging of conforming product.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of electrical wiring and components
Experience with 120V, 240V, 480V 3 phase and low voltage controls
Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, diagrams and blueprints (German equipment)
Ability to work independently; self starter
May be requested to perform over-time activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Completion of High School, GED or equivalent
2-5 of experience working as a Maintenance Technician or Electrical Technician, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical problems
Knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements. (Examples: Lock Out/Tag Out, Pinch Points, electrical codes, HMIS/MSDS requirements, waste disposal.)
Must comply with all company rules and policies

Nice To Haves

Forklift driving experience desired

Responsibilities

Dismantle, rebuild and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools
Installs wiring of electronic devices
Installation of a wide range of new and used equipment
Wiring new electrical panels by following electrical drawings/prints
Installation of both water and electrical plumbing
Support required ISO documents/records associated with this department.
Observe and listen to operating machinery or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine the need for adjustments or repairs
Maintains the preventive maintenance on equipment, as scheduled
Complete yearly RCRA Hazardous Waste and DOT Initial Training/Annual Review