Maintenance Technician

SUMMARYThe Maintenance Technician II position is a mid-level position in the department with a focus on mechanical and electrical trouble shooting. The position is critical in support of production needs through installing, repairing, replacing and maintaining a wide variety of electro-mechanical equipment, fixtures and systems.Work includes performing basic and advanced troubleshooting on a wide variety of printing and finishing equipment, preventative maintenance, special projects, coordinating maintenance services with outside vendors/contractors, performing basic machine shop fabrication, maintaining adequate parts and supplies and general building maintenance support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) * Troubleshoots and repairs electro-mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of equipment and repair/replacement of parts and components. * Read and understand mechanical drawings and complex electrical schematics in support of day to day responsibilities. * Work closely with the Electrical Maintenance Tech III when addressing complex electrical system issues. * Reviews work requests for mechanical repairs and maintenance, determines nature of problem, and recommends appropriate solution. Prioritizes the repair of equipment to minimize unscheduled downtime. May be called upon to perform work outside of normal schedule shift. * Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance as assigned. * May perform simple machining operations incidental to repair and maintenance tasks. * Routinely observe equipment operation to ensure equipment is operated to manufacturer specifications and generally accepted practices. * Perform general facility maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building issues). * Act professionally as the Ashton Potter facility maintenance liaison with equipment vendors and contractors. * Perform tasks safely and in accordance with Ashton Potter health &safety, attendance and other company policies and procedures. Inform supervision of unsafe conditions or practices. * Keep work area clean and organized. * Work independently and use time effectively. ### QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Must have strong mechanical and fundamental electrical troubleshooting skills- Fluency in Industrial controls, Servos, Control wiring and PLC's is desired. - Experience in the operation of general shop metal work equipment.- Knowledge of generally accepted manufacturing maintenance practices, processes and concepts. - Must be able to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics. - Experience in the general trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC). - This position requires an ongoing need to learn and support new manufacturing systems in support of the business growth plans.- Successful candidate will be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently and use their time effectively, safely and without injury. - Successful candidate will have a great sense of curiosity and enjoy solving mechanical and electrical problems in a high volume, industrial manufacturing environment.## ### EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two or more years, practical mechanical trouble shooting experience