Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Hallmark Cards•Leavenworth, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hallmark is seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist to install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment at its Leavenworth Production Facility. The role involves working from blueprints, manuals, and craft codes; installing and modifying equipment; and supporting improvements to production capacity, quality, safety, and cost. The specialist may instruct operators and supervisors on new or modified equipment and move among work areas as needed. The position is based in Leavenworth, Kansas, and relocation is not provided. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Overtime may be required, particularly during peak seasons. The work takes place in a maintenance environment that may involve hazardous chemicals, hazardous energies, and harsh operating conditions without climate controls. Appropriate PPE is required, including arc-flash protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection. Employees operate hand-powered tools and industrial shop machinery and must follow safety procedures, including regulations for handling and transporting hazardous waste. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the basic qualifications in their application materials. The selection process is merit-based and considers skills, competencies, and performance. Current Hallmark employees must have been in their current job for at least six months and have satisfactory performance with no disqualifying CRs during the six-month period reviewed. Employment is contingent upon work authorization and completion of required agreements and verification, screening, and background checks. Hallmark does not generally provide employment sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 3 years of related experience demonstrating mechanical and electrical ability.
Ability to repair and maintain machinery, including replacing belts and repairing or installing electrical wiring and hydraulic lines.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electronic schematics, and proficiency with wiring ladder logic.
Proficiency using gas, wire, spot, and arc welding equipment; ability to weld using arc, heli-arc, and gas welding equipment.
Knowledge of boilers, chillers, air compressors, plumbing and industrial electrical systems and applicable code requirements, industrial electronics, programmable logic controls, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience with lathe and milling machines for complex jobs.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures and handle hazardous waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Ability to prioritize and reorganize jobs, work under pressure, and work effectively as a team member.
Basic computer skills and willingness to continually improve skills.
Ability to travel locally and/or out of town for training.
Good math, written, and oral communication skills, and ability to learn and retain knowledge.
Initiative and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to push, pull, grasp, lift, and carry items weighing 50–100 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk constantly; bend, twist, kneel, squat, climb, and reach at or above shoulder level frequently; work in awkward positions frequently; and work from ladders occasionally.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

None stated.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain machinery in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and craft codes.
Install machinery and equipment, including assembling, leveling, and mounting equipment and making electrical, compressed-air, gas, and water connections.
Dismantle and reassemble machinery, making new connections as needed.
Modify existing equipment or design and build new machines to improve capacity, quality, safety, and cost.
Instruct operators and supervisors in the operation of new or modified equipment.
Move to different work areas as needed and prioritize or reorganize work according to assigned areas and key processes.
Follow safety practices and established procedures, including requirements for transporting and handling hazardous waste.
Work overtime as necessary, including during peak seasons.