Maintenance Technician
Lippert · Double Springs, AL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Lippert (industrial) in Double Springs, AL.
- Tools it names
- 5S, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2992 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $89k–$119k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- ✓ Welding 48%
- PLC 47%
- Root cause 27%
- EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ Tooling 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from LippertAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
- ◆Required to request support from other Maintenance Techs and Maintenance Managers, as necessary; all maintenance positions support operations/production first, when necessary
- ◆Able to safely perform maintenance tasks using basic hand tools and basic power tools; experience with machine shop equipment preferred; ability to weld or experience with metal fabrication preferred
- ◆Responsible for diagnosing/resolving issues with production welders, torches, saws, and metal finishing equipment in a timely fashion; experience with sand blast, powder coat, oven, or conveyor systems preferred
- ◆Responsible for diagnosing/maintaining/installing production hoists in a timely fashion
- ◆Responsible for diagnosing/resolving issues with overhead roll doors throughout the facility
- ◆Responsible for diagnosing/maintaining/resolving issues with other operations/production equipment, as directed; experience with sand blast, powder coat, oven, or conveyor systems preferred
- ◆Able to safely and proficiently operate fork trucks and aerial lifts; experience with rigging preferred
- ◆Able to safely and proficiently perform maintenance electrical tasks, including troubleshooting and movement of circuits; experience using a multi-meter or other electrical testing equipment preferred
- ◆Able to safely and proficiently perform maintenance mechanical tasks, including troubleshooting and rebuild; experience rebuilding/maintaining weld feeders, plasma torches, and saws preferred
- ◆Responsible for good housekeeping practices and implementing/sustaining 5s standards
- ◆Required to observe all safety rules and policies; must maintain and promote the safety of systems and equipment
- ◆Able to demonstrate basic computer, reading/writing, communication skills, and the ability to read/interpret manuals and technical drawings
- ◆Highly motivated, organized, self starter, able execute work from daily schedule; experience with performing preventative maintenance tasks to set standard preferred
- ◆Required to use honesty, integrity, and candor with the entire Maintenance team to create trust, and to support their passion for winning; must be reliable and prompt
- ◆Committed to a maintaining positive attitude and caring about people
Supervisory Responsibility
This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires 98% standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders. The employee may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position. Monday – Friday 1 st shift. Some Mandatory Saturdays.
Travel
Travel to secure necessary parts or tooling
Required Education and Experience
- ✓High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- ✓Experience/Education in machine operation and repair preferred
- ✓Welding competency and knowledge of welding systems p
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Overview
Who We Are
Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.
Why We are Different
At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.
What You will Get
- •A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
- •Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
- •Fair and competitive compensation.
- •Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
- •Holiday, personal and vacation days.
Summary
Responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of operations/production equipment
Competencies
- •Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals;
- •Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English);
- •Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not
- •limited to, work orders, frame prints, and measurements;
- •Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects
- •Must be able to work with minimum supervision;
- •Must demonstrate understanding and execution of machine operation and repair techniques;
- •Must demonstrate welding competency and knowledge of welding systems;
- •Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including repair tooling and devices, arc and MIG welders, band saws, acetylene torches, tape measures, etc.;
- •Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds;
- •Must be able to operate a Lift Truck or Tractor as necessary;
- •Must possess successful problem solving skills;
- •Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships
- •with supervisors, fellow employees, customers, etc.;
- •Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations;
- •Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day.