Overall Summary:

The Equipment Technician sets up, maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots lettershop production equipment. They ensure that deadlines and quality and quantity goals are met.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform difficult repairs, set-ups, and rebuilds on multiple pieces of machinery. Fabricates parts for repairs and upgrades.
• Participate in ARC Flash Electrical Safety Program.
• Follow all safety related procedures, including Lock out/Tag out.
• Address unsafe conditions as appropriate; act immediately to mitigate danger and escalate issues when necessary.
• Complete projects as assigned with minimal oversight.
• Display advanced expertise on at least 3 processes or moderate expertise on 4 or more processes.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment and the movement of existing equipment.
• Skilled in several groups of equipment in addition to maintaining equipment to run production, may also be assigned to work on special equipment.
• Identify and effectively communicate issues; gather and analyze data skillfully; resolve complex issues independently.
• Develop alternative solutions that address business needs; anticipate and proactively address needs and priorities related to work area.
• Perform equipment modifications to existing equipment; rebuild existing equipment when necessary.
• Work with outside vendors and/or other SME to resolve issues when defects are identified
• Serve as “go-to” resource for others outside of department.
• Train, coach, and mentor other team members including Equipment Technician I and II, as well as Mechanics when requested or required.
• Model and encourage open communication within the team and across other departments.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to read and write English; understand oral and written communications.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude; ability to quickly learn machine operations.
• Electrical aptitude and advanced electrical troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of tools and techniques to repair equipment.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagram.
• Ability to read wiring diagram.
• Basic math skills and ability to read measurements.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred, or commensurate experience relating to the job required; trade school is a plus 1-2 years.
• 10+ years' experience electronic and mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.
• 2-4 years of previous experience as an Equipment Technician.
• 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.
• Experience with HPs a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work consecutively 8 hour shifts.
• 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 12 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.