Equipment Technician - B Shift (6:00pm-6:00am)

Overall Summary:

The Equipment Technician II sets up, maintains, adjusts and troubleshoots lettershop production equipment. They ensure that deadlines and quality and quantity goals are met.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coach, mentor, and train Equipment Technician 1.


• Identify and report unsafe conditions.


• Follow all safety related procedures, including Lock out/Tag out.


• Display moderate expertise on at least 2 processes or basic expertise on 3 or more processes.


• Perform minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance; uses advanced shop tools (drills, press, saw).


• Complete projects as assigned with moderate oversight.


• Identify intermediate issues and resolve them independently as possible.


• Analyze issues; determine and implement solutions.


• Provide innovative and creative solutions for opportunities and or improvements.


• Direct and take ownership for supporting new and less experienced team members.


• Independently identify and address quality defects and escalate issues to QA and Management.


• Model and encourage open communication within the team.


• Maintain a clean and safe work area.


• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Demonstrate initiative.


• Ability to read and write English and understand oral and written communications.


• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.


• Works well in group problem-solving situations.


• Advanced mechanical aptitude; ability to quickly learn machine operations.


• Knowledge of tools and techniques to repair equipment.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Basic computer proficiency preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred, or commensurate experience relating to the job required; trade school is a plus 1-2 years.


• 2-5 years of previous experience with mechanical troubleshooting experience on automated manufacturing equipment.


• 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.

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


• 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.

Salary: 

The hourly rate range for this position is $24-28/hr.

At IWCO, base pay is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience, along with factors such as role scope and location. Candidates seeking compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.

Pay is influenced by a variety of factors specific to the position, including market conditions and, in some cases, education, work experience, and certifications. Beyond competitive pay, IWCO is committed to supporting our team members and their families with comprehensive benefits. These may include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and other wellness programs. Eligible employees also enjoy 401(k) plans, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and more. At IWCO, we invest in you so you can take care of what matters most.