Equipment Technician - 3rd Shift (11:00pm-7:00am)

Job Description

Job Description

Overall Summary:

The Equipment Technician performs set-ups, and maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots lettershop production equipment. They ensure that deadlines and quality and quantity goals are met. 

 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to policies, procedures and practices. 

• Identify and report unsafe conditions including injuries and property damage. 

• Use safe work techniques; including lifting and confined space entry; use proper PPE. 

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and safety checks; troubleshoot basic mechanical breakdowns.

• Use hand tools effectively to maintain, set-up and repair equipment; adjust mechanical parts using hand and machine tools. 

• Identify issues and perform repairs quickly; escalate as necessary. 

• Set up, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot all production equipment. 

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance. 

• Document all mechanical activities. 

• Assist in training new mechanics when required on set-up and operation of equipment. 

• Observe all company rules, regulations, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards. 

• Maintain a safe and clean work area throughout the shift. 

• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned. 

 

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to read and write English and understand oral and written communications. 

• Mechanical aptitude. 

• Ability to work as a team player; enthusiastic attitude. 

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read, understand and execute job set-up instructions. 

• Basic computer proficiency preferred. 

 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED required. 

• 1+ year of previous experience with mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.

• Previous experience in print or direct mail equipment preferred.

• Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred. 

• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work 8-hour shifts, Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:00am

• Ability to work overtime when needed. 

• Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE is provided). 

• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 8 hours. 

• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching. 

• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching. 

• Pre-employment post-offer comprehensive assessment required.