Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technician I

Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technician I at Gannett Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technician I at Gannett in GASTONIA, North Carolina Posted in 9 days ago.

Job Description:

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE / ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN I GANNETT PUBLISHING SERVICES GASTONIA, NC WE ARE OFFERING

$24-$28 PER

HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE.

Industrial electrical and mechanical experience preferred. This will become a 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift after training.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance/Electrical Technician will perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance to maintain, diagnose, and repair specified production equipment and systems. Must be willing to work in a high-speed environment, supporting production and timelines. 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 the 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 the 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 of 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 this position candidate should be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must have visual acuity at a short distance to examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Work in conditions of Heat, and humidity, working in tight areas, noise (from production machinery), and working with various oils, solvents, and other related chemicals.
• Must have a working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals.
• Must be flexible: Able to work overtime and Nights, Saturdays/Sundays when needed.

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