Mechanic Trainee - AM & PM Shifts Available

Machine Mechanic

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

This position is responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of all production equipment, as well as provide continuous improvement to the preventive maintenance process. Mechanic will have primary home department (Bindery or Inserting).

Trade school students, graduates, technicians, and mechanics are strongly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain safe work environment and follow all company safety protocols.
2. Perform simple setups on machines in a timely manner.
   • Bindery: Ehret lines. Setups for 1up, 2up, Interstack Single Plow, Buckle Folders, KTI Auto Splice, Web Guides, Registration, Pressing Stations
   • Inserting: MSD and Epic lines. Setups for #9/#10 and 6x9 including friction/rotary feeders, double detection, thin and thick work, card attached, IMB camera, loading templates/modes
3. Read job recaps thoroughly and check jobs as to accuracy, reporting any error or discrepancy to the supervisor immediately
4. Clean machines prior to setups and inspect the machines as a preventive maintenance measure.
5. Maintain production standards. Report any production, quality or safety problems to the supervisor immediately.
6. Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance on machines as necessary. Contribute to PM planning.
7. Perform minor electrical testing, such as, change fuses and fix broken wires.
8. Perform small parts replacement and some repairs as needed:
   • Bindery: Glue head nozzles, slitter blades, Plow Slitter, Plow Anvil, Folder Slitter
   • Inserting: feed rolls/belts, water nozzles, minor transport repairs
9. Respond to machine problems throughout the shift. Diagnose problems and perform minor repairs and adjustments as quickly as possible to avoid production delays.
10. Utilize MicroMain system for all repairs/parts. Follow all crib procedures, find parts (look up in system and locate), complete all paperwork etc. to ensure accurate parts inventory.
11. Move to other areas or perform other duties as directed by supervision.
12. Comply with company rules and regulations.
13. Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
14. Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve operating efficiency of the department.
15. Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will affect the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
16. Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

Education/Experience:

• Trade school plus 1-2 years experience in machine repair or equivalent.

Competencies:

• Ability to use basic hand and power tools, such as:
1. Standard and metric wrenches and sockets
2. Screwdrivers
3. Electric meters and testers
4. Saws
5. Drills
6. Electric sander/grinder
7. Machine shop tools
• Experienced with standard and advanced tools
• Computer literacy
• Ability to comprehend parts/operator manuals.
• Good Communication skills, verbal and written

Require technical expertise to effectively read, follow and comprehend technical manuals to run and adjust machines.

We are actively seeking candidates who:

• Can reliably commute to our Windsor, CT facility
• Are available to work:
  • 1st shift (6:00am to 6:00pm - two week rotating schedule: wk 1 Mon, Thur, Fri/ wk 2 Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)
  • 2nd shift (6:00pm to 6:00am - two week rotating schedule: wk 1 Mon, Thur, Fri/ wk 2 Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)
• Want to build a career with a stable family-owned company