Industrial Technician Jobs in Mississippi

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This position is responsible for safely providing predictive, preventative, and emergency mechanical and electrical maintenance services for production and infrastructure systems as necessary to maintain process efficiency for La-Z-Boy operations and facilities.

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Perform routine scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on plant electrical and mechanical systems and equipment. • Install, repair, adjust, and test equipment and components to ensure that systems function properly. • Inspect or examine equipment, structures, materials, or components to identify causes of errors or identify defects. • Effectively use computer to manage work orders, document work, and requisition parts/materials to accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner. • Communicate and cooperate with machine operators; operate equipment to detect equipment problems, analyze malfunctions, and verify system problems. • Determine correct types of equipment, tools, or materials needed to complete tasks. • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. • Work effectively as a team-member and coordinate activities with others as needed. • The level three multi craft will be expected to be able to complete above responsibilities with minimal supervision or assistance. They will be able to use mechanical, electrical equipment, techniques, and test equipment to conduct advanced trouble shooting and repairs. Equipment would include but not limited to electrical multi-meter, dial indicators, strain gauges, belt tension gauges, belt wear gages, computer aids to read and manipulate ladder logic in PLCs and other controllers. This role is expected to understand and demonstrate advanced skills in their field, mechanical or electrical. • Follow health and safety standards • Maintain a clean workplace following 5S standards • Perform other tasks as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the above duties. Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechatronics, Electrical and Instrumentation, Electro-Mechanical, Automated Manufacturing Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred. • Must be knowledgeable, adhere to, and enforce stated safety policies and procedures. Incorporate and maintain safe behavior into all activities and consistently comply with all established safety and health policies and procedures. • Has knowledge, training, 5 plus years’ experience, and must be able to demonstrate mastery of the following- • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and document simple and complex machine malfunctions to mechanical and electrical components, devices, and/or systems. • Ability to read and interpret technical documents including diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics, or ladder logic diagrams. • Ability to perform necessary welding, fabrication, and machine shop tasks incidental to maintenance and repair needs. • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. • Excellent customer service skills. OUR PURPOSE: We are La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Get comfortable with taking your work personally. Get comfortable with uncompromising quality. Get comfortable with caring about your colleagues and the consumers we serve. When people are comfortable, they are free to be themselves; to be fearless. When people are comfortable, they put others at ease and are more welcoming to different people and perspectives. When people are comfortable, they collaborate in meaningful ways. Being comfortable brings out the best in us. We believe in the transformational power of comfort OUR VALUES: Courage – We aren’t afraid to try something new • We are results oriented and can-do hard things. • We do what is right. • We challenge the status quo. Curiosity – We are relentless in our mission to understand our business and consumers • We ask questions and explore every opportunity. • We embrace change. • We test and learn. Compassion – We honor our almost 100-year legacy that was built on family • We lead with empathy in support of each other, our consumers and our communities. • We foster an inclusive environment. • We believe in positive intent. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

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If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.