Industrial Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

This position performs maintenance, repair, installation, and/or removal on printing equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Record repairs and machine maintenance performed in a cmms format. 
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, materials, and other supplies to maintain stock.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken parts and/or fabricate new parts.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Partner with press operators to identify recurring maintenance issues and develop corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime and reduce downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide input on maintenance best practices and help train production staff on proper care and operation.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout protocols, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Provide input on maintenance best practices and help train production staff on proper care and operation.

Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Adaptability – The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing working environment.
• Communication - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken or written word.
• Decision Making - Ability to select an effective course of action while controlling resources and expenditures.
• Organized – Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills.
• Problem Solving – The ability of the individual to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems, and applying plans to solve those problems.
• Reliability – The ability of the individual to be dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible – The ability of the individual to be answerable for their conduct.

Required Experience: 

• Five (5) years Industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and electrical)
  • Ability to troubleshoot a diagram
• Experience with PLC’s
• Strong pneumatic experience

Preferred Experience: 

• Turret experience

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be proficient in the use of a PC and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Knowledge of LEAN and/or Six Sigma processes.

Preferred Skills, Education and/or Certification: 

• Associate’s degree in maintenance/industrial maintenance
• Any other appropriate education as determined by management.