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Description

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 MSDs, Kearns, and BlueCrest Epic Inserters a plus. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work consecutively 12-hour shifts, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekend rotations. 
• 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.