Mechanic, Maintenance

MECHANIC, MAINTENANCE

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired.

We accomplish this in four ways:


* EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.


* BUILD: We create over 2,000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels. 


* SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government.

We were pioneers of “base supply centers,” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military. 


* SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever.

To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to LCI policies and procedures.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Hazlehurst, MS. 

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Must have previous training in preventative maintenance in a production environment.

Excellent mechanical aptitude.  Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment quickly keeping downtime to a minimum.


* This position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing all equipment and company assets while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to LCI policies and procedures.


* Must be able to use basic hand tools.


* Requires: basic mechanical or maintenance skills,


* Knowledge in areas of welding, hydraulics, basic electricity, power transmission, pneumatics & plumbing,


* Knowledge of Industrial maintenance


* Must be able to read & understand assignments,


* The ability to use various electrical & pneumatic power tools & equipment.


* May be required to read drawings & schematics of hydraulic & basic electrical systems.


* Performs duties such as welding, cutting, minor electrical repair, removing, replacement of motor shafts, couplings, pumps, augers, water & steam pipes, lines, & systems.


* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.


* Willing to further education by outside training, company testing program & vendor training.

Requirements


* Two years general and preventative maintenance or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Why LCI?


* Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit


* Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work


* Competitive salary and compensation


* Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee


* 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans


* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


* Ten paid holidays annually


* Paid Time Off (PTO)


* On-site Health and Well...