Mechanic Trainee - AM & PM Shifts Available

Data-Mail, Inc.•Windsor, CT

6h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic Trainee is responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, while helping improve the preventive maintenance process. The mechanic will have a primary home department in Bindery or Inserting. Trade school students, graduates, technicians, and mechanics are encouraged to apply. The role involves performing simple machine setups, inspecting and cleaning machines, maintaining production standards, conducting routine preventive maintenance, completing minor electrical testing and repairs, and responding to machine problems during the shift. The position also uses the MicroMain system to track repairs and parts and follows crib procedures and paperwork requirements to maintain accurate parts inventory. The position is located at the Windsor, Connecticut facility. Available schedules are 12-hour first or second shifts on a two-week rotating schedule. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to the facility and be interested in building a career with a stable family-owned company.

Requirements

Trade school plus 1–2 years of experience in machine repair, or equivalent.
Ability to use basic hand and power tools, including standard and metric wrenches and sockets, screwdrivers, electric meters and testers, saws, drills, electric sanders or grinders, and machine shop tools.
Experience with standard and advanced tools.
Computer literacy.
Ability to comprehend parts and operator manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Technical expertise to read, follow, and comprehend technical manuals to run and adjust machines.
Ability to reliably commute to the Windsor, Connecticut facility.
Availability to work either first shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., or second shift, 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m., on the stated two-week rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and follow company safety protocols.
Perform simple setups on Bindery and Inserting machines in a timely manner.
Read job recaps thoroughly, check jobs for accuracy, and immediately report errors or discrepancies to a supervisor.
Clean machines before setups and inspect them as a preventive maintenance measure.
Maintain production standards and immediately report production, quality, or safety problems to a supervisor.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance as necessary and contribute to preventive maintenance planning.
Perform minor electrical testing, including changing fuses and fixing broken wires.
Replace small parts and perform minor repairs, including specified Bindery and Inserting components.
Respond to machine problems during the shift, diagnose issues, and perform minor repairs and adjustments promptly to avoid production delays.
Use the MicroMain system for repairs and parts; follow crib procedures, locate parts, and complete paperwork to ensure accurate parts inventory.
Move to other areas or perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Comply with company rules and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
Recommend methods and procedures to reduce costs or improve departmental operating efficiency, consistent with the company's commitment to quality.
Keep the manager or supervisor informed of activities and situations that may affect corporate or departmental goals and objectives.
Perform other related duties required to achieve department and company goals and objectives.