Production Technician - AM & PM Shifts Available

Data-Mail, Inc.•Windsor, CT

10h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician is responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of production equipment, while helping improve the preventive maintenance process. The technician has a primary home department in either Bindery or Inserting. The role requires working at the Windsor, Connecticut facility on one of the available 12-hour rotating shifts. Trade school students and graduates, technicians, and mechanics are encouraged to apply. The technician performs setups and minor repairs on Bindery or Inserting equipment, responds to machine problems during the shift, and carries out scheduled maintenance. The role also includes using the MicroMain system and following parts crib procedures to support accurate repairs and inventory. The technician is expected to maintain safety and quality standards, communicate issues to supervisors, and support department and company goals.

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/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 for operating and adjusting machines.
Ability to reliably commute to the Windsor, Connecticut facility.
Availability to work one of the stated 12-hour rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

Trade school students and graduates, technicians, and mechanics are encouraged to apply.
Interest in building a career with a stable, family-owned company.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe work environment and follow company safety protocols.
Perform machine setups in a timely manner. Bindery setups include Ehret lines, 1-up and 2-up, Interstack Single Plow, Buckle Folders, KTI Auto Splice, Web Guides, Registration, and Pressing Stations. Inserting setups include MSD and Epic lines; #9/#10 and 6x9; friction/rotary feeders; double detection; thin and thick work; card attached; IMB camera; and loading templates/modes.
Read job recaps thoroughly, check jobs for accuracy, and promptly report errors or discrepancies to a supervisor.
Clean machines before setups and inspect them as a preventive maintenance measure.
Maintain production standards and promptly report production, quality, or safety problems to a supervisor.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance as needed and contribute to preventive maintenance planning.
Perform minor electrical testing, including changing fuses and fixing broken wires.
Replace small parts and perform minor repairs as needed, including Bindery glue head nozzles, slitter blades, Plow–Slitter, Plow–Anvil, and Folder Slitter parts, or Inserting feed rolls/belts, water nozzles, and minor transport repairs.
Respond to machine problems during the shift, diagnose issues, and make minor repairs and adjustments promptly to minimize production delays.
Use the MicroMain system for repairs and parts; follow crib procedures, find parts, and complete paperwork to maintain accurate parts inventory.
Move to other areas or perform other duties as directed by supervision.
Comply with company rules and regulations and maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
Support a commitment to quality and recommend methods and procedures to reduce costs or improve departmental operating efficiency.
Keep the manager or supervisor informed of activities and situations that may affect corporate or department goals and objectives.
Perform other related duties as required to achieve department and company goals and objectives.