Maintenance Mechanic 3

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Life at Lavelle - Burlington, WI

Lavelle Industries, Inc. is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician 3 to join our Maintenance team at our Burlington, WI facility. This role is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery, equipment, buildings, 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 systems, and present 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 hydraulic 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
  • 401 (k) 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

Requirements

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.

Salary Description

Starting at $24.32 per hour

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