Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

Vericast•Jeffersonville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities, helps operators resolve minor maintenance issues, and works to maintain standard operating efficiency while minimizing downtime. The role involves testing equipment, analyzing malfunctions, troubleshooting, making repairs, and conducting equipment rebuilds. The technician must be proficient in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance; maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes; and communicate problems beyond their abilities to the support group. The position also includes following processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables, and assisting Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is based in a temperature-controlled, bright, clean, team-based manufacturing printing environment. The role requires physical labor, prolonged walking and standing, regular lifting of up to 40 pounds, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders. The technician must learn and follow safety regulations and job instructions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Strong mechanical reasoning skills and conscientiousness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience using Windows-based PC applications.
Ability to learn and follow safety regulations and job instructions.
Ability to perform physical labor, prolonged walking and standing, regularly lift up to 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and climb ladders.
Proficiency in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance.
Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to perform equipment maintenance and rebuilds.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and/or electronic coursework.

Responsibilities

Assist operators with minor maintenance issues and replace broken or damaged items promptly.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and/or mechanical problems in response to equipment errors or failures.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and audits.
Assist with facilities maintenance and other assigned duties.
Review and interpret performance data to identify and implement performance improvements.
Perform maintenance best practices.
Lead and/or assist with local Engineering upgrades and projects.
Demonstrate equipment operation, test equipment, analyze malfunctions, and correct problems.
Conduct equipment rebuilds and maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes.
Communicate equipment problems beyond their abilities to the support group.
Follow processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables.
Assist Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades.
Communicate with operators, Team Leaders or Managers, suppliers, customers, and corporate engineering regarding equipment issues and priorities.