Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Perform preventive / corrective maintenance on equipment and facility. Assist Operators with minor maintenance issues to consistently obtain the standard operating efficiency of the system and minimize safety, quality, and downtime risks.

Ability to demonstrate the operation of and test the equipment and analyzing malfunctions to correct the problem. Intermediate troubleshooting skills, ability to resolve routine issues without additional support.

Proficient in at least two areas of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance. Ability to conduct rebuilds on equipment.

Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard setting processes. Communicates equipment problems that are beyond their abilities to the support group.

Accountability for following a process during purchasing usage and / or recording of consumables. Identify and evaluate improvement activities resulting in quantifiable increased results.

Ability to train other technicians and assist Level 3 Maintenance Technicians (to include implementation of upgrades).

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist operators with minor maintenance issues as needed and replace broken or damaged items in a timely manner. Performs electrical and / or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors or failures.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and audits.
• Make recommendations on repair strategies and priorities.
• Assist with facilities maintenance and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to review, interpret, and understand performance data that will enable them to identify and implement performance improvement activities.
• Identify and perform maintenance best practices.
• Lead and / or assist with local Engineering upgrades and projects.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Mechanical and / or Electronic courses (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires four to five years' experience or equivalent education.
• Strong mechanical reasoning skills and conscientiousness. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience using Windows based PC applications. Experience with electronics and pneumatics.

• Intermediate electrical troubleshooting on AC / DC circuits with multi-meter.
• Basic root cause analysis skills should be demonstrated.
• Demonstrated ability to work with saws, drills, cutters, grinders, torches, welders, and other fabrication equipment as needed.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Maintaining compliance with changing OSHA regulations.
• Repair machines immediately, or prepare a work order due to the complexity of the work.

EQUIPMENT / SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Powered industrial trucks, forklift, and pallet jack.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

Converses with equipment operators to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment failures. Requires continuous communication with Team Leaders and Managers to update status and align equipment priorities.

Communication with suppliers, customers (internal and external), and corporate engineering is required.

DECISION MAKING

Judgment and decision-making required on a daily basis concerning machine downtime and trouble-shooting. Demonstrate the ability to determine quality or safety failures from machine troubleshooting.

OTHER

Have working knowledge of lock out tag out and hot work permits procedures. Ability to understand and follow verbal and simple written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• The ability to perform physical labor, prolonged walking, standing, lifting up to 40lbs. on a regular basis, stooping, bending and ladder climbing.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays.

Last updated : 2024-04-26