EQUIPMENT and FACILITIES TECHNICIAN I

Title: Equipment and Facilities Technician I

Job Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Department: Operations (Plus all Building Maintenance)

Reports To: Facilities and Maintenance Manager

General purpose of Job: On going basic setup and maintenance of grounds, buildings, and machinery.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance and adjustment of the lettershop and bindery/finishing equipment.
• Perform basic routine, scheduled maintenance such as cleaning, oiling and replacement of worn parts.
• Work with lead technicians and operators on machinejob setup and tuning to achieve optimal performance.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts and submit orders for parts as needed to ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Ability to document and manage workorders in a CMMS. (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Follow the safety and chemical procedures.
• Basic Knowledge of mechanical and electrical functioning of machinery serviced and ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and identify worn out parts.
• Able to troubleshoot equipment issues that are not readily apparent or where manufacturer supplied manuals are not available.
• Ability to understand basic electrical and mechanical schematics. Ability to interpret instruction manuals.
• Knowledge of the tools and test equipment used in the diagnosis and repair of equipment serviced.
• Conduct routine inspections of the premises to detect malfunctions and/or needed repairs while taking notes and making recommendations using a pre‐established check sheet.
• Perform minor carpentry maintenance.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance to include replacement of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs) using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Perform non-technical plumbing maintenance, to include standard repair of leaking fixtures, cleaning obstructed waste lines, and perform non-technical modifications to plumbing and water supply systems.
• Install, position, and remount modular offices and space (e.g. furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power and specialty tools, dollies and hand trucks.
• Perform general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal tasks.
• Keep sidewalks and parking lot free of snow and ice.
• Keep production and maintenance areas clean at all times.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Performance Measurement: Performance feedback will take place both verbally and written on a day-to-day as needed basis, recognition in monthly employee recognition meetings, formal training on changes in SOP as needed with a formal review by the supervisor at least annually

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read and write basic English; trade school a plus
• Up to 2 years electronic and mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment
• Previous experience roll stands, direct mail, bindery, and/or fulfillment industry on high speed inserters. Ehrets, and/or Staahl equipment preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to quickly learn machine operations
• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Lean manufacturing and/or quality control training preferred
• Must be able to work OT as needed
• Must be willing to rotate to other shifts as needed to train existing and new Technicians
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required

Physical Demands:

Often standing or walking, may climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Often lift up to 40 lbs & sometimes up to 70 lbs. Use hands to finger, handle or feel. Reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, & ability to focus.

Work Environment:

Work near moving mechanical parts, fumes & air borne particles, risk of electrical shock, and exposure to toxic chemicals. The noise level is moderate to loud.