About this role
Overall Summary:
The Equipment Technician performs set-ups, and maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots lettershop production equipment. They ensure that deadlines and quality and quantity goals are met.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
• Adhere to policies, procedures and practices.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions including injuries and property damage.
• Use safe work techniques; including lifting and confined space entry; use proper PPE.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety checks; troubleshoot basic mechanical breakdowns.
• Use hand tools effectively to maintain, set-up and repair equipment; adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
• Identify issues and perform repairs quickly; escalate as necessary.
• Set up, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot all production equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Document all mechanical activities.
• Assist in training new mechanics when required on set-up and operation of equipment.
• Observe all company rules, regulations, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area throughout the shift.
• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
• Ability to read and write English and understand oral and written communications.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work as a team player; enthusiastic attitude.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, understand and execute job set-up instructions.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred.
Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of previous experience with mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Previous experience in print or direct mail equipment preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred.
• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday; 3pm-11pm.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE is provided).
• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 8 hours.
• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.
• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching.
• Pre-employment post-offer comprehensive assessment required.