Maintenance Mechanic; Manufacturing experience

Maintenance Mechanic (Manufacturing experience required)

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LAPP is a family‑owned company headquartered in Stuttgart and a global leader in cable and connection technology. Founded in 1959, we are still fully family‑owned today. With around 5,800 employees, we operate in over 80 countries, offering a flexible, family‑friendly work environment where employees are encouraged to develop and pursue new opportunities.

SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Maintenance Engineer, this individual is responsible for performing all electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulic, plumbing and welding repairs on the machinery within the Lapp Cable Works production facility. This includes but is not limited to exposure of PLCs, Drives, hydraulics, electric switches, and extruders.

• Responsible for all electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulic, plumbing and welding repairs on the machinery.
• Troubleshooting of PLC (Allan Bradley / Micro logic / Siemens) and frequency drives (Allan Bradley / Siemens / Control Techniques).
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as per the plan and guidance of the Maintenance Engineer.
• Ensure cleanliness of maintenance work area, personal safety and a safe working environment for all individuals on the shop floor.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the machines for maximum machine availability.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous tasks on the shop floor during the absence of maintenance work or as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Engineer.
• Maintain Daily Log and PM Records up to date.
• Maintain spare parts stock and inform Maintenance Engineer on consumption.
• Able to work overtime if needed.
• Ability to work in shifts as required.

• Basic skills and working knowledge in the field of electro‑mechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, strong work ethic, and a positive attitude.
• Upholds all safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities while using time efficiently.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Treats others with respect and upholds organizational values.
• Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Meets productivity standards and strives to increase productivity results.
• Ability to read mechanical/Electrical prints.
• Use of power tools, multimeter/amps meter.
• Basic machining skill such as drilling/tapping.

• Technical school diploma, and training in Programmable Logic Control with electromechanical background preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment and/or cable and wiring industry with experience in a maintenance/technical environment.
• Knowledge on the basics of machine programming is preferred.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, speak effectively before groups of customers or employees, and proficiency in the English language, written and spoken.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, moderate noise, and must tolerate conditions without air conditioning or heat.

Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear; frequent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching with hands and arms; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Total compensation: $66,000 – $74,000 (including base hourly rate and bonus) plus overtime eligibility and weekly pay. Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), HSA/FSA, Life Insurance, and more!

LAPP is an equal opportunity employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.