Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician I performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and facilities. The role assists operators with minor maintenance issues to maintain standard operating efficiency and minimize downtime. The technician demonstrates equipment operation, tests equipment, analyzes malfunctions, and troubleshoots to correct problems. The position requires proficiency in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance and the ability to rebuild equipment. The technician maintains records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes; communicates problems beyond their abilities to the support group; follows processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables; and assists Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades. This is a first-shift role scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The work takes place in a temperature-controlled, bright, clean, team-based manufacturing printing environment. The position involves physical labor, prolonged walking and standing, regular lifting of up to 40 pounds, stooping, bending, and climbing ladders.
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, regular lifting up to 40 pounds, stooping, bending, and ladder climbing.
- Proficiency in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance.
- Basic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment testing, and rebuilds.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical and/or electronic courses.
Responsibilities
- Assist operators with minor maintenance issues and promptly replace broken or damaged items.
- Perform electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs 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 and test equipment, analyze malfunctions, and conduct equipment rebuilds.
- 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 equipment operators, team leaders, managers, suppliers, customers, and corporate engineering regarding equipment issues, status, and priorities.
Benefits
- Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Holiday pay, eligible right away.
- Tuition assistance after 90 days.
- Referral bonus opportunity.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
