Equipment Maintenance Technician (Mark Andy Flexographic Printing Presses)

Description

Position Summary:

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Mark Andy Flexo Presses and other manufacturing equipment. Responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of our equipment through regular maintenance and collaboration with various teams. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements, as well as staying informed about industry advancements.

The standard work hours for this position are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. However, please note that these hours are subject to change based on business needs. Employees may be required to work different hours or be on call as necessary. 

Essential Functions: 

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Mark Andy Flexo Presses and related equipment.

          o Observe machinery in operation and locate causes of trouble.  

          o Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.  

          o Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.  

          o Install special functional and structural parts on machinery and mechanical equipment.  

          o Operate equipment and machinery to test their performance.  

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance equipment performance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry advancements and share insights to improve processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement solutions proactively.
• Train machine operators in the proper daily, weekly or monthly maintenance of their equipment as needed
• Maintain accurate maintenance records 
• Submit purchase order requests for parts, materials, and equipment as needed.  
• Assist Maintenance Mechanic with projects as needed

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and maintenance required
• Experience with Mark Andy Flexo Presses or similar printing equipment highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Mark Andy Flexo Presses or similar printing equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical blueprints

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Computer skills highly preferred
• Organizational skills
• Forklift experience highly preferred

Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standard situations
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Good communication skills/interpersonal skills

Key Performance Indicators

• On time equipment installs, maintenance and repairs
• On time contractor repairs and construction projects
• Record keeping for equipment breakdown/inventory records are accurate and complete
• Training completed or provided on time

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop kneel, and crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to balance or crawl. The employee may be required to operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine and printer. 

The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may frequently perform repetitive motion.  Occasionally the employee will use arms and hands to balance and climb. The employee is required to regularly operate tools, maintenance equipment and machinery. Employee will occasionally need to perform work on ladders/scaffolding. 

Employee will occasionally be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards. Limited outdoor work is required but may occasionally be exposed to all types of weather and temperature extremes. 

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Lift assists are available for use on all heavy lifts that may be required. This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Employee is required to regularly talk and hear.

Total compensation:

The base pay range below reflects the potential hourly compensation for this position. Compensation will vary based on factors including experience. Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more.

Please note that offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen as they align with New York State requirements.