Equipment Technician

Updated•Chanhassen, MN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Technician sets up, maintains, adjusts, and troubleshoots lettershop production equipment to ensure that deadlines and quality and quantity goals are met. This role involves performing difficult repairs, set-ups, and rebuilds on multiple pieces of machinery, fabricating parts, and participating in the ARC Flash Electrical Safety Program. The technician is expected to follow all safety procedures, including Lock out/Tag out, address unsafe conditions, and complete projects with minimal oversight. They will develop advanced expertise in specific processes, assist with equipment installation and movement, and may work on special equipment. This role requires identifying and communicating issues, gathering and analyzing data, resolving complex problems independently, and developing alternative solutions. The technician will also perform equipment modifications and rebuilds, work with outside vendors, and serve as a go-to resource for others. Additionally, they will train, coach, and mentor other team members, model open communication, and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

Ability to read and write English; understand oral and written communications.
Advanced mechanical aptitude; ability to quickly learn machine operations.
Electrical aptitude and advanced electrical troubleshooting.
Advanced knowledge of tools and techniques to repair equipment.
Works well in group problem solving situations.
Ability to read schematics and wiring diagram.
Ability to read wiring diagram.
Basic math skills and ability to read measurements.
Computer proficiency.
Strong attention to detail.
High School Diploma/GED preferred, or commensurate experience relating to the job required; trade school is a plus.
1-2 years of previous experience as an Equipment Technician.
10+ years' experience electronic and mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience with MSDs, Kearns, and BlueCrest Epic Inserters a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform difficult repairs, set-ups, and rebuilds on multiple pieces of machinery.
Fabricate parts for repairs and upgrades.
Participate in ARC Flash Electrical Safety Program.
Follow all safety related procedures, including Lock out/Tag out.
Address unsafe conditions as appropriate; act immediately to mitigate danger and escalate issues when necessary.
Complete projects as assigned with minimal oversight.
Display advanced expertise on at least 3 processes or moderate expertise on 4 or more processes.
Assist with the installation of new equipment and the movement of existing equipment.
Skilled in several groups of equipment in addition to maintaining equipment to run production, may also be assigned to work on special equipment.
Identify and effectively communicate issues; gather and analyze data skillfully; resolve complex issues independently.
Develop alternative solutions that address business needs; anticipate and proactively address needs and priorities related to work area.
Perform equipment modifications to existing equipment; rebuild existing equipment when necessary.
Work with outside vendors and/or other SME to resolve issues when defects are identified.
Serve as “go-to” resource for others outside of department.
Train, coach, and mentor other team members including Equipment Technician I and II, as well as Mechanics when requested or required.
Model and encourage open communication within the team and across other departments.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.