Maintenance Mechanic 3

CJK Group, Inc.•Pontiac, IL

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Sheridan Pontiac, a CJK Company, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 to join their team. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and operating a variety of auxiliary binding machines and automatic bindery machines. These machines are used to process printed sheets into final products such as books, catalogs, manuals, directories, and magazines. The Maintenance Mechanic 3 will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance of industrial printing machinery through routine preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
General knowledge of the more complex bindery machines (i.e. fully automatic binding machines (perfect binders), multiple station collators and multiple folding units, either individually or combined) to perform the full range of standard and specialized folds of printed materials.
Thorough knowledge of the set-up, operating requirements, procedures, capabilities and limitations of one or more bindery machines to perform the full range of standard and specialized folding, collating and cutting of printed materials to complete a combined finishing product.
Ability to read and interpret written work orders or other job specifications containing bindery requirements which indicate the number and sequence of machine operations required to complete the work and to maintain dimensional accuracy in accordance with instructions provided; independently makes decisions on the type of equipment to be used.
Knowledge of the quality and machining requirements of various coated and uncoated types of paper stock.
Skill in setting up and adjusting machines for finishing operations and to refine such adjustments for the weight, color, machinability, and quality of paper stock being used and to prevent machining impressions on the printed materials.
Must be able to calculate distances, clearances, and fits in combining machines.
Skill in using the full range of standard and specialized tools and devices to adjust and maintain the functional accuracy and operating conditions of the bindery machines.
Mechanical skills using small hand tools, and necessary safety requirements.
Skill to read and understand instructions to fulfill each individual job.
A team player who works well with others
Ability to work at a high level, fast-paced environment while maintaining focus, attention to detail, and quick decision making.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and automation systems is a plus.
Vocational training, skills, and/or experience in color management, computer literacy, troubleshooting, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on industrial printing machinery to ensure optimal performance.
Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues promptly to minimize production interruptions.
Conduct regular inspections to identify potential problems and address them proactively.
Execute timely repairs and replacements of defective components or parts.
Calibrate and align printing equipment to maintain accuracy and quality standards.
Collaborate with production teams to address any printing issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.
Generate reports on equipment performance, downtime, and maintenance costs for analysis and improvement purposes.
Inspect equipment for safety issues.
May operate automatic adhesive binding machines (perfect binders) that contain numerous interrelated process stations and perform functions such as vibrating, milling, roughening, gluing, covering, and delivering or stacking completed books, magazines, or catalogs.
Make the necessary adjustments to coordinate the multiple workstations on a single machine.
Direct crew through all aspects of production.
Monitor quality, output, and productivity.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.