Maintenance Tech - 1st Weekend Shift

About Lodge Cast Iron

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world. Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

What fires us up?

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way. Does that sound like something you can get behind?

A Day in the Life

The Maintenance Technician role is expected to perform all duties related to the maintaining of mechanical equipment and systems in all production areas of Lodge. This includes but is not limited to power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other mechanical systems. All work is expected to be completed while following all safety policies and procedures, in a timely manner while providing high quality craftsmanship.

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Pay Range $21.32 to $29.84 (Hire-In Pay Rate Based on Experience)

(Plus $1 for 2nd Shift Premium)

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, training, and procedures combined with standard work practices to ensure a safe work environment.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections of mechanical systems noting any abnormalities or issues including details of condition and possible corrective action.
• Prompt reporting of any significant abnormalities that may cause personal harm, downtime, or damage to equipment.
• Using equipment manuals and drawings for guidance in machine set up, adjustments, assembly, operation, repair, part replacement, and identification of spare parts needed for current or planned repairs.
• Utilize standard and proper techniques, tools, and procedures to dismantle, assemble, adjust, rebuild, and repair production equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, analyze the problem, determine the cause, and execute the repair to safely and efficiently return the equipment to service ensuring any required follow-up is communicated to the supervisor.
• Fully and correctly complete all required documentation in either paper or electronic format providing sufficient details of the activity or needed follow up.
• Use of the CMMS for performance of PM activities, repair work creation or completion, follow up work order generation, equipment and parts research, and other activities to maximize the utilization of the system and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to identify downtime causes and implement corrective actions to prevent or limit recurrences.
• Develop corrective actions for identified root causes and using technical craft skills combined with fabrication and welding to modify equipment or processes to implement the solution.
• Provide input for the determination of needs related to critical spare parts, special tools, and equipment to ensure the highest level of reliability of production equipment.
• As needed, work with cross functional teams to explore production or quality issues to determine countermeasures as part of Continuous Improvement efforts.
• Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with the 5L and safety guidelines.
• Perform proper disposal and management of determined hazardous wastes
• Perform proper labeling and manifesting of each hazardous waste container
• Perform clean up as needed in each hazardous waste area
• Perform weekly inspections of each hazardous waste area
• Assist with or perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and utilize mechanical drawings, prints, and manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Desire to work in a team-based environment.
• Must be willing to attend training to further increase knowledge of complex equipment elements such as hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and complex mechanical systems.
• Ability to use common mechanical tools and equipment.
  
  

Summary Of Necessary Knowledge, Experience And Skills

• Minimum three years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Basic Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Lubrication, and Welding Skills
• Basic Hand and Power Tool Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work with and troubleshoot mechanical devices including but not limited to the following: bearings, rollers, chain drives, gear reducers, couplings, pumps, compressors, hydraulic valves and control devices, pneumatic valves and control devices, belt drives, and conveyor belts.
• Familiarity with and ability to use common and advanced measurement tools such as tape measures, levels, precision straight edges, dial indicators, angle finders, tensioning tools, torque wrenches, feeler gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• Basic lifting and rigging knowledge to perform job related activities safely.
• Forklift License Preferred, ability to operate other motorized equipment such as aerial lifts, cranes
• Problem Solving Ability
  
  

Working Conditions

• Job performance requires the employee to stand, lift, walk, reach, stoop, bend, kneel, grasp, push, pull and climb stairs and ladders.
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Exposure to moving equipment, various electrical hazards, falling hazards, dust, fumes, and ambient temperatures of or – 10 to 15 degrees.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required including hearing protection in the operating area, safety glasses in the operating area or when working with any flying debris or sparks potential. Welding shield, PAPR, tinted glasses, dust mask and/or respirators may be required depending on the task.
• Shoe requirements are Steel-Toe or Safety Toe Footwear; other footwear may be needed depending on the task.
• Lodge uniform or similar protective clothing is required; gloves, flame retardant coveralls and other body protection are available depending on the task.
• Harnesses are required when there is potential for a fall when using booms and/or on platforms.
  
  

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO and Sick Pay
• Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
• On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
• 401K Match and Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
• $150 Boot Allowance
• Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
• Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Dinners
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).