
Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)
Lozier · Omaha, NE
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 70+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Lozier (industrial) in Omaha, NE.
- They ask for
- 70+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Welding, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Nebraska plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live reliability postings in Nebraska.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (70+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 64%
- ✓ PLC 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 41%
- FDA / GMP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Lozier
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: Lozier in Omaha
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Full description from LozierAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential functions
- ◆Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
- ◆Experience in performing electromechanical repairs, welding, hydraulic troubleshooting and blueprint reading.
- ◆Experience in pneumatics, relay logic and PLC’s.
- ◆Operation of a variety of hand and powered tools including, but not limited to, surface grinders, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, belt sanders, saws, hoists, clamps, and measuring tools is necessary for this position.
- ◆Constant hand usage.
- ◆Frequent standing and reaching.
- ◆Occasional walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, and elevated reaching.
Qualifications
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude.
- ✓Ability to read mechanical drawings, blue prints and schematics.
- ✓Basic computer skills.
- ✓Must possess a good attendance record.
- ✓Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- ✓Ability to work independently or with a team.
Position summary
Qualified and required to perform general maintenance work on machines, including all types of building maintenance. Can perform simpler forms of tool, die, and fixture work when asked. Must maintain the machines in proper operating condition. Must conform to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule and
requirements
of Preventative Maintenance sheet. Must be a good welder and skilled in the use of the tools necessary to do electrical, plumbing and heating work. Must have satisfactorily completed all steps of apprentice program described in the Maintenance Apprentice Program that includes written and practical exams and all training deemed necessary by the Company and Joint Training Committee to keep up with the new technology as determined on an annual basis. Must be physically capable of handling parts, materials and equipment (including test equipment) as needed.
Requires little supervision. Progression through the steps must be within prescribed time limits, if not the employee will be removed from the Maintenance department and returned to an available position within the highest classification for which he/she is qualified.
To provide further training, it may be required to transfer employee to another shift regardless of seniority. These periods will last no longer than sixty (60) days per occurrence.
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About lozier
Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.
For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.
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