Job Description

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team! LaMotte Company is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic who is hands-on, works well in a team environment, along with being an excellent team player with a positive attitude.  

We are looking for candidates who can grow, think, dream, and execute with us.  Our culture is results oriented and we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We invest to equip our teams with technology, healthy living options, team incentives, flex work schedules and ongoing education and training opportunities. We value collaboration and personal initiative, and we are committed to ensuring employee satisfaction and success.  If you are looking for a great career opportunity, come join our team. 

Position Summary:   

• Responsible for maintaining all plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of PLC’s and possess troubleshooting and repair experience with electrical systems.

 Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Requires good math skills and ability to read and understand instructions and manuals. 
• Must have thorough knowledge of PLC controlled machinery.  
• Requires experience and skills in areas relating to electrical machine maintenance and modification. 
• Must be advanced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and general computer applications. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to transport 50 to 75 pounds, and operate shop equipment, power tools and use hand tools. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair all types of manufacturing equipment using specialized experience in electrical and PLC controlled equipment.
• Upgrades equipment from outdated relay logic to PLC controls by building new panels from wiring diagrams and schematics.

• Maintains a total preventive maintenance program which follows manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures.*
• Assists with handling equipment breakdowns as needed and as assigned by Manufacturing Engineering Manager. *
• Assists with handling completion of work orders for in-house repair requests as scheduled by Maintenance Manager. *
• Assists with set-up and breakdown for any Company events and/or meetings, such as Halloween Party, Christmas Party, Company Picnic, Retirement Parties, etc. *

 Miscellaneous

•  Participates in lean activities, including but not limited to: *

1. Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5-day event.
2. 5-S program in the various departments assigned.   
3. DMAICs.   Continuously looks for ways to improve both the department’s and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations, and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

• Notifies Manager of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc. and cooperates in resolving such issues as well.  For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails. *
• Provides Manager with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit, and obtains additional training as necessary.
• Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned.  (Such duties may or may not be essential functions of the job.)

* denotes essential functions

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

• Primarily works indoors in temperature controlled environment.  
• Primarily requires walking, climbing, kneeling, stooping, bending, driving, and transporting up to 75 pounds.  
• Requires operating various shop equipment, power tools and hand tools.  
• Requires good math skills and ability to read and understand operating instructions and manuals.  

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water testing solutions, employs 250+ employees at its existing manufacturing site in Chestertown, MD and is opening a new manufacturing site due to expansive business growth.  The new facility, located in Newark, DE will operate 24/7 and will employ 50+ employees within the first year and 100+ soon thereafter.   We have an amazing culture and have been ranked as the Best Place to Work in Kent County, MD for the 3rd year in a row now!!!

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.