Maintenance Technician

General Purpose

Perform general mechanical maintenance of facility and equipment in a timely and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance of manufacturing equipment (i.e. printing presses, folding machines, etc.).
• Repairs and maintains facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and humidification).
• Paints and performs minor repairs of building interior and exterior including masonry, wallboard, ceiling tiles, woodwork, etc.
• Uses rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments accurately.
• Performs basic handiwork such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, water and air filters, and plumbing fixtures, cleaning drains, hanging pictures and bulletin boards, and maintaining proper forklift batteries.
• Prepares and operates machine tools such as grinders, and drill presses to repair machine parts and/or fixtures.
• Troubleshoots electric and electronic problems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical components including bindery equipment (folder roller changes, transport belts, bearings, drive motors) and presses.
• Troubleshoots and repairs PLC’s.
• Troubleshoots motors, pumps, compressors and any other systems in the plant.
• Checks new and refurbished parts for the proper specs.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Performs machine modifications to improve production as needed.
• Works on call as required.
• Buils custom parts on demand.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Operates scissors.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical component repair.
• Must be able to properly use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Must have a working knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• Must be trained in basic electric and mechanical safety.
• Must have some basic computer experience.
• Must be knowledgeable in the safe use of hand and small power tools.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of blue prints and schematics.
• Must be able to work on-call as needed.
• Must have acute troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work independently and use independent judgment.
• Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.