Building Maintenance Technician

Description Join the Mittera family where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! Join a team where employees are appreciated and rewarded for the work they put in. Work hard and have fun while doing it! Keep the presses running. Keep the plant moving. Mittera is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our Urbandale, Iowa facility. If you're the person who gets called first when a machine goes down — and the one who figures out how to keep it from happening again — we want to talk to you. You'll work hands-on with printing presses, saddle stitchers, trimmers, cutters, folders, conveyor systems, HVAC, compressed air systems, and the binding/finishing and prepress equipment that keeps our production floor running. This is a role for someone who takes pride in a well-maintained machine and a well-run shift. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Observes mechanical devices, equipment and machinery in operation and listens to their sounds to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment, repair or replacementStudies blueprints, sketches, machine parts or specifications Dismantles machinery or equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfectionsInspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirementsAdjusts functional parts or devices and control instrumentsRepairs or replaces defective partsInstalls special functional and structural parts in devicesAssembles and test operates machinery and equipment to verify correction of malfunctionCoordinates with manager and assists with production operator’s timely preventative maintenance and predictive parts replacement and repairSets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair partsRepairs electrical equipment or replaces faulty wiring, switches, or relays, as qualified to performCoordinates for outside services when neededInitiates purchase orders for parts, repairs or replacement equipment or piecesMonitors paper recycling operations. Does minor repairs and coordinates outside service with manager for major repairs and operation malfunctions. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies and guidelines and company safety rules in the plantPerform other duties as assigned. Requirements Required Skills and Abilities One-year certificate from college or technical school and three to five years of related experience and/or training or any equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions and decimals.Demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and communication are necessaryAbility to anticipate problems and implement appropriate preventative measuresAbility to develop new techniques for work processesMust be able to give technical direction to others and project leadership over multiple safety teamsAbility to redirect to issues as they emerge and reprioritize based on current business conditions Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task Physical Requirements Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling and bendingPushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbsRequires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordinationRequires near visual acuityRequires working around and operating departmental equipmentMust be able to access and navigate each department in the facilityRequires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances Benefits Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include: MedicalDentalVisionLife and AD&D PoliciesShort and Long-Term Disability401K with Company MatchPaid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time Off Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you! Salary Description $20-27 per hour