Maintenance Mechanic

Mittera Group • Newton, IA

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About The Position

Maintenance Mechanics repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including printing presses, saddle stitchers and trimmers, cutters, folders, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, compressed air systems, and related binding, finishing, and prepress production machines and equipment. This is a first-shift position scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The role includes diagnosing equipment malfunctions, inspecting and repairing machinery, replacing defective parts, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating repairs or outside services. The mechanic also supports production operations, maintains equipment used in paper recycling, and helps ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school and three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to anticipate problems and implement appropriate preventative measures.
• Ability to develop new techniques for work processes.
• Ability to provide technical direction to others and project leadership over multiple safety teams.
• Ability to redirect attention to emerging issues and reprioritize based on current business conditions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multitask.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the automotive mechanics industry.

Responsibilities

• Observe machinery and listen to operating sounds to diagnose malfunctions and determine whether adjustment, repair, or replacement is needed.
• Study blueprints, sketches, machine parts, and specifications.
• Dismantle machinery or equipment to access and remove defective parts; examine parts for imperfections and dimensional changes.
• Adjust functional parts, devices, and control instruments; repair or replace defective parts.
• Install functional and structural parts in equipment.
• Assemble and test-operate machinery to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
• Coordinate with the manager and assist production operators with timely preventive maintenance and predictive parts replacement and repair.
• Set up and operate drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Repair electrical equipment or replace faulty wiring, switches, or relays, as qualified.
• Coordinate outside services when needed.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, repairs, or replacement equipment.
• Monitor paper recycling operations, perform minor repairs, and coordinate major repairs and operational-malfunction service with the manager.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and EPA rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, and company safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D policies.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Paid veteran time off.
• Legal insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Employee assistance program.
• Educational assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed