Lasko Products
Lasko Products is hiring: Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift in Fort Worth
Lasko Products, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 76199
Offering $2,000.00 Sign-On bonus
Job Description/Summary
The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
1. Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
2. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
3. Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
4. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
5. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
6. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
7. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
8. Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
9. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
10. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. 1
11. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Competencies and Abilities
1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Results Driven.
Certifications and Special Requirements Required Education and Experience
1. High School or equivalent. Technical education/background and Associate's Degree preferred
2. Ideally 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance environment
3. Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
4. Must be able to understand and apply basic directions with regard to safety procedures, quality standards, production goals, and company rules, regulations and processes
5. Proficiency in operating machinery in routine and non-routine, and complex and non-complex environments
6. Operate within SOP'S and maintain a clean and safe work area
7. Ability to perform to schedule in flexible, dynamic work environment with minimal supervision
8. Ensuring basic quality standards are met
9. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical Demands
Stand, walk, reach, climb, crawl, bend, squat, pull, push. Lift up to 100 lbs. Must be ale to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko's products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko's leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X - 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko's domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko's Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company's success is based on 5 Core Values:
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners ("JWLMP") acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company's Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.
Job Description/Summary
The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
1. Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment.
2. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
3. Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
4. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
5. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
6. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
7. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
8. Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
9. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
10. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. 1
11. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Competencies and Abilities
1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Results Driven.
Certifications and Special Requirements Required Education and Experience
1. High School or equivalent. Technical education/background and Associate's Degree preferred
2. Ideally 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance environment
3. Team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization
4. Must be able to understand and apply basic directions with regard to safety procedures, quality standards, production goals, and company rules, regulations and processes
5. Proficiency in operating machinery in routine and non-routine, and complex and non-complex environments
6. Operate within SOP'S and maintain a clean and safe work area
7. Ability to perform to schedule in flexible, dynamic work environment with minimal supervision
8. Ensuring basic quality standards are met
9. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Physical Demands
Stand, walk, reach, climb, crawl, bend, squat, pull, push. Lift up to 100 lbs. Must be ale to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko's products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko's leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X - 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko's domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko's Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company's success is based on 5 Core Values:
- Be Bold:
- Challenge the status quo
- Courageously pursue the impossible
- Reject mediocrity
- Be Together
- Work together for success
- Drive trust and candor with each other
- Prioritize "We" before "I"
- Be A Leader
- Lead with personal conviction
- Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
- Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
- Be Accountable
- Consistently deliver to our customers
- Embrace commitments as a contract
- Take pride in our actions
- Be The Change
- Demonstrate a passion to win
- Make a difference at work in our communities
- Step forward and take initiative
The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners ("JWLMP") acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company's Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.