Entry Level Maintenance Tech

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promo, digital and fabrication, supporting large and small brands around the world from brand creation to implementation.


We are seeking an entry-level maintenance team member with experience using basic hand tools to complete preventative and periodic maintenance tasks on the production equipment in the facility.

This position is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and interested in developing skills in industrial or facility maintenance.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Demonstrate full understanding of EH&S process and requirements to complete maintenance tasks for assigned equipment.
• Complete forklift training and scissor lift training (if applicable) for safe use as needed for task assignments.
• Ability to inspect, operate, and identify operational issues with overhead crane systems.
• Demonstrate understanding and use of testing instruments such as voltmeter in completion of assignments.
• Complete preventative maintenance tasks per content and schedule of assigned equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks for plant waste water treatment system.
• Develop working knowledge for plant support systems such as HVAC, cooling, exhaust and emission controls, water pre-treatment, waste-water, and air make-up.
• Develop working knowledge for operation of plant production equipment.
• Provide first level response to equipment breakdowns.
• Provide support and back-up to daily production maintenance requirements when assigned.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative tasks of assigned equipment.
• Complete housekeeping tasks as required of the assigned work area including floor scrubber.
• Participate with OEM providers in the repair or preventative service of assigned equipment.
• Use personal PPE as provided for safe completion of assignments.
• Complete outside training including travel when applicable to acquire needed skillsets.

Competency Requirements

Qualified candidate must possess manufacturing knowledge. Employee must be competent in the functioning of the location's equipment and understand the inherent manufacturing dangers present in safe completion of the maintenance activities. Demonstrated competence in plant EH&S procedures for Lockout/Tagout, Mobile Equipment, Fall Protection, and Confined Space are critical. Must ensure compliance with contractor pre-work procedures when contractors working on assigned tasks.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

This position requires the following knowledge and skills:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals, safety rules, etc...
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of the organization.
• Ability to complete basic math computation and measurement conversions
• Ability to work independently and identify equipment problems.

The following knowledge and skills are not essential but preferred:

• 1-3 years of machining experience.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.

General Requirements:

• Comply with Company EH&S policies and procedures through training and process understanding.
• Provide hands on completion of work assignments.
• Show aptitude to comprehend machine drawings and manuals for assigned equipment.
• Work scheduled hours including 12 hour shifts as well as overtime when required.
• Assist in any additional duties as directed by leadership. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other reasonably related assignments as assigned by leadership.
• Compensation changes are based on a combination of demonstrated competency and merits.
• Proficiency in this position is expected to be achieved in 18 to 24 months.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical requirements are commonly performed in this job. There are times, on occasion, when the employee may be asked or expected to perform duties with physical requirements that are different from those listed here. It is the employee's duty to notify the management of any physical limitations or inability to perform a certain task.

• Frequent physical exertion when completing non repeating assignments.
• Frequent operation of hand and power tools in completion of assignments.
• Prolonged standing during 12 hour shift assignments.
• Infrequent lifting of tooling (10-50 lbs.)
• Infrequent transportation of 55 gal. drum for solvents and waste ink using barrel dolly.
• Infrequent lifting of 30 gal. drums from floor to chest height to empty containers.

Job is performed on the manufacturing floor among rotating equipment, potentially hazardous chemicals and moderate noise.

Supplementary Information:

This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.

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Supplementary Information:


This description is based upon management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared or revised. It is a general guideline for managers and colleagues. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Management reserves the right on a temporary or indefinite basis to modify as necessary to meet changing business conditions.


Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $23 - $26 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.


Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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