Machine Maintenance Tech 1

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…

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• Job Summary
• As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a critical part of keeping our manufacturing team operating at full capacity! The Maintenance Technician assists in the troubleshooting, dismantling, rebuilding, repairing and maintaining of existing machinery and equipment. Works along with others on the installation of both new and existing equipment. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance as necessary. Essential Job Functions
• Observe and listen to operating machinery or equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine the need for adjustments or repairs
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, as scheduled
• Dismantle, rebuild and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools
• Installs wiring of electronic devices as instructed
• Assists in the installation of a wide range of new and used equipment
• Assist in wiring new electrical panes by following electrical print
• Assist in the installation of both water and electrical plumbing

Knowledge

• Good general working knowledge of the manufacturing process and machine design
• Knowledge of the basic use of power tools (Electrical & Pneumatic)
• Knowledge of applicable safety, health and environmental requirements for performing the job
• Working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret basic maintenance manuals, basic diagrams/blueprints
• Competency in performing basic mathematic calculations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Efficient time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail with consistent accuracy
• The ability to read and communicate information and ideas both in spoken and written form in English so others will understand

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Six to twelve months of experience working in a maintenance group, maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical issues

Work Environment While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee operates within a plant environment and routinely uses various tools and operates various machines. The employee is exposed to vibration and loud continuous noise from operating machinery Physical Demands While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk, use hands to handle, grasp and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crawl or squat as well as lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay

Day Shift, Monday–Friday, Occasional Saturdays 7 a.m.-7p.m.; Night Shift, Monday–Friday, Occasional Saturdays 7 p.m.-7 a.m.