Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

The LYCRA Company has built a leading position in the Apparel industry over the years via a continuous stream of value-adding fiber, fabric or garment innovations enabled and supported by a network of strategic partners across the entire value chain. This contributed to make the LYCRA® brand a unique asset that still powers today one of the most iconic and valuable corporate franchises in the Apparel industry. It is all reflected in our corporate vision: “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions”.

The LYCRA Company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for our Waynesboro, VA Benger Lab and Semi Works Research facility. This position creates value by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment leading to increased uptime and reliability. Maintenance Mechanics are required to have a thorough understanding of safe work practices, and the troubleshooting and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

An Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is expected to:

• Work with pumps, gears, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, seals, piping, and chemicals
• Occasionally work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Work closely with mechanical engineers and researchers
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Participate in Benger activities such as safety meetings, safety audits, and other safety related programs
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment for improved reliability and uptime
• Support the team through respectful and collaborative behaviours
• Maintain highest level of housekeeping standards for the facility
• Perform repairs and other maintenance activities to specified specifications and standards per procedure
• Foster a supportive team environment
• Document work findings and job status
• Work independently as needed

Required Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of industrial experience in a maintenance/millwright related full-time position OR at least 1 year of industrial experience in a maintenance/millwright related position with 2 years of training at a technical school or relevant military experience/training in a maintenance/millwright related full-time position
• Must be willing and able to work a normal day-based schedule (8hr day-based; 8am-4:30pm)
• Must be willing and able to work nights and weekends, if needed
• Must be familiar with OSHA Standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment including being fit for a respirator (which requires being clean shaven to ensure respirator seal)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with steam systems and boilers
• Experience working with chemical piping systems
• At least 5 years of industrial experience in a maintenance/millwright related full-time position
• Experience working with SAP
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and infrastructure maintenance

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must pass a physical abilities test
• The ability to:
  • Sit (up to 1 hour), stand (up to 6 hours), and walk (up to 1 hour)
  • Frequent balancing, twisting, climbing stairs, and reaching
  • Occasional driving (automatic and/or manual), bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladder
  • Work on or with moving machinery
  • Work both indoors and outdoor
  • Occasionally lift up to 70 pounds
  • Occasionally carry up to 100 pounds
  • Occasionally push/pull up to 100 pounds

Compensation/Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, including variable pay and excellent benefits package.

As a principled-based organization, The LYCRA Company is committed to a fair, respectful, and equitable workplace that embraces diversity and reflects the communities in which it operates. This helps foster an environment where employees feel valued, fulfilled, and able to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, we believe that a diverse workforce operating in such an environment is central to our success, as we need not only the right skill sets but also a wide breadth of perspectives and ideas, diverse life experiences, & a seamless collaboration between employees to achieve our company purpose of “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions.