Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician I - 1st Shift

The Maintenance Technician I will perform preventive/corrective maintenance on equipment and facility. Assist Operators with minor maintenance issues to consistently obtain the standard operating efficiency of system and minimize down time. Ability to demonstrate the operation of and test the equipment analyzing malfunctions to correct the problem. Basic troubleshooting skills. Proficient in at least one area of printing bindery or packaging machine maintenance. Ability to conduct rebuilds on equipment. Maintains records of repairs calibrations tests and standard setting processes. Communicates equipment problems that are beyond their abilities to the support group. Accountability for following a process during purchasing usage and/or recording of consumables. Ability to assist Level 2 and Level 3 in repairs and other equipment or plant upgrades.

Key duties/responsibilities include assisting operators with minor maintenance issues as needed and replacing broken or damaged items in a timely manner. Performing electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors or failures. Conducting scheduled preventive maintenance and audits. Assisting with facilities maintenance and other duties as assigned. Reviewing interpreting and understanding performance data to identify and implement performance improvement activities. Performing maintenance best practices. Leading and/or assisting with local Engineering upgrades and projects.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required). Mechanical and/or Electronic courses (preferred).

Experience: Strong mechanical reasoning skills and conscientiousness. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints. Strong communication and problem solving skills. Experience using Windows based PC applications.

Communication and contacts involve conversing with equipment operators to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment breakdown. Continuous communication with Team Leaders or Managers to update status and align equipment priorities. Communication with suppliers, customers (internal and external), and corporate engineering is required.

Decision making involves judgment and decision-making required on a daily basis concerning machine downtime and trouble-shooting.

Physical demands/working conditions include the ability to learn and follow all safety regulations and job instructions to perform primary duties. The ability to perform physical labor, prolonged walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis, stooping, bending, and ladder climbing.

Applications will be accepted until the posted deadline December 2nd, 2026 or until a sufficient candidate pool has been identified. Harland Clarke, a Vericast brand, offers a year-round temperature controlled, bright, clean manufacturing printing team-based environment. The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!