Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift(Sun-Thurs 10p-6a)

Vericast•Jeffersonville, IN

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 and tests equipment, analyzes malfunctions, performs basic troubleshooting, and conducts equipment rebuilds. The position requires proficiency in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance. The technician maintains records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard-setting processes; communicates problems beyond their capabilities to the support group; and follows processes for purchasing, using, and recording consumables. The role also assists Level 2 and Level 3 technicians with repairs and equipment or plant upgrades. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position is in a temperature-controlled, bright, clean manufacturing environment and involves working with a team. The employer describes the role as requiring regular physical labor, walking, standing, lifting 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, regularly lift up to 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and climb ladders.
Ability to communicate with equipment operators to determine whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment breakdowns.
Ability to make daily judgments and decisions concerning machine downtime and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and/or electronic coursework.
Proficiency in at least one area of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assist operators with minor maintenance issues and replace broken or damaged items in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and/or mechanical issues 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 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 personal 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 about breakdowns, equipment priorities, and status.