Mechanic Technician

Taylor Communications•North Mankato, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Press, a Taylor Company, is looking for a Mechanic Technician to join our team in North Mankato-MN! Whether you're an experienced maintenance technician or someone with a strong mechanical background looking to grow your career, we'd love to talk with you. We are willing to train the right individual who enjoys troubleshooting, problem-solving, and hands-on work. This position will perform preventative maintenance, test mechanical equipment, and construct machinery and components in our production facility. To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Requirements

Ability to read, interpret, and decipher general written instructions from documents such as work orders, parts orders, safety regulations, operating procedures, or other job-specific written documents
Ability to speak and communicate effectively with fellow employees
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn new equipment and troubleshooting techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience in a related field (mechanical, maintenance, electrical, automotive, mechatronics, packaging, food production, manufacturing experience, etc.)
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and/or electrical equipment

Responsibilities

Observes, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs printing equipment, press parts, electrical problems, and other equipment throughout the facility
Calculating and installing main electric to equipment and other power distribution
Sets up and operates drills, lathes, grinders, welders, and other necessary tools and equipment to make and repair presses and component parts
Initiates purchase orders for items necessary to repair or replace component parts or other related equipment
Performs various preventive maintenance functions on equipment on a scheduled basis in an attempt to maintain equipment and prevent breakdowns
Maintain attendance according to facility guidelines as well as be able to work constructively with co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. in performing daily responsibilities