What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Repair Technician position at Matthews Marking Systems?
The Mechanical Repair Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and inspecting equipment in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements. This position utilizes specialized diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment issues while ensuring products meet performance and reliability standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshoot, test, repair, and inspect mechanical equipment, including controllers, print heads, ink systems, and related components
- Utilize diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, microscopes, and other testing devices to identify and resolve product failures
- Perform adjustments, calibrations, and functional testing to ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards
- Document repair activities and complete repair reports accurately for all work orders
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while complying with the company policies and safety procedures
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates degree in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field is a plus (not required). Recent graduates and entry-level candidates, including those with relevant trade school or technical training, are encouraged to apply.
- 2 years of experience repairing, troubleshooting, testing, or maintaining mechanical equipment is preferred, but no prior professional experience is required.
- Basic typing skills
- Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize workload, maintain accurate repair records, and meet established production and quality standards
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and related equipment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing or service environment
- Ability to work overtime as business needs require
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 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.
- Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.