Maintenance Technician III

ELECTRO/MECHANICAL - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN GANNETT PUBLISHING SERVICES / USA TODAY CO

New Castle, DE "We have an opening for a highly motivated individual in the USA Today Co. at one of our regional print facilities." We are offering up to $35 per hour based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician will identify, repair, maintain and perform routine preventative maintenance on the following as applicable and assure safe working conditions: electrical, electronics, pneumatics, plc's and HMI's used on our various Production Equipment, but not limited to Prepress Plate Lines, Printing Presses, Inserting Machines and Conveyor Systems. Candidate must be a self-starter with basic computer skills, their own tools, and a desire to learn and grow. Equipment specific training will be provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as part of a team to achieve and maintain on-time production performance, including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety including

OSHA & EPA

compliance.

PERFORM FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS

Schedule and perform mechanical & electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on all designated equipment: Assist supervisors and contract service providers. Inspect all repairs and modification projects. Contribute to staff training and development. Maintain a clean safe work environment. Work as a team member in following up on ongoing projects and repairs. Other duties as assigned. SAFETY Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up. Complete required annual OSHA.

safety training programs:

Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift, etc.... Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly and in use. Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.

COMMUNICATIONS

Provide timely & accurate information to management. Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management. Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Working knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical skills Minimum five years related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.

English language fluency:

Speaking, reading, and writing. Good verbal and written communication skills. Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, stretching, and working in tight positions. Must have the physical ability and coordination to remove and replace parts from machinery. To be functional within position person should be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

Work in conditions of:

Heat, humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils, solvents, and other related chemicals. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals.

Must be flexible:

Able to work overtime and Nights, Saturdays/Sundays when needed.