Equipment Technician - 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:00pm

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:

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  Adhere to policies, procedures and practices.

  
  

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  Identify and report unsafe conditions including injuries and property damage.

  
  
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  Use safe work techniques; including lifting and confined space entry; use proper PPE.

  
  
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  Conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety checks; troubleshoot basic mechanical breakdowns.

  
  
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  Use hand tools effectively to maintain, set-up and repair equipment; adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.

  
  
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  Identify issues and perform repairs quickly; escalate as necessary.

  
  

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  Set up, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot all production equipment.

  
  
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  Perform scheduled preventative maintenance.

  
  
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  Document all mechanical activities.

  
  
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  Assist in training new mechanics when required on set-up and operation of equipment.

  
  
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  Observe all company rules, regulations, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.

  
  

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  Maintain a safe and clean work area throughout the shift.

  
  
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  Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

  
  

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

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  Ability to read and write English and understand oral and written communications.

  
  

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  Mechanical aptitude.

  
  
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  Ability to work as a team player; enthusiastic attitude.

  
  
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  Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  
  
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  Ability to read, understand and execute job set-up instructions.

  
  
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  Basic computer proficiency preferred.

  
  

Education and Experience:

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  High School Diploma or GED required.

  
  
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  1+ year of previous experience with mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.

  
  
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  Previous experience in print or direct mail equipment preferred.

  
  

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  Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred.

  
  
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  Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

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  Ability to work 12-hour shifts, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekend rotations.

  
  

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  Ability to work overtime when needed.

  
  
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  Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE is provided).

  
  
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  Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

  
  
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  Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 12 hours.

  
  
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  Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.

  
  

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  Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching.

  
  
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  Pre-employment post-offer comprehensive assessment required.