Electrical Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Company Description

Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the many thousand businesses it serves directly by influencing consumer purchasing and transaction behavior at scale while engaging with over 120 million households daily.  We are recognized as leading providers of incentives, advertising, marketing services, transaction solutions, customer data and cross-channel campaign management, and intelligent media delivery that create millions of customer touch points annually for their clients.  For more information, visit http://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.

Job Description

Here are just some of the benefits we offer after 30 days:

• Your choice of Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay (Eligible right away)
• Tuition Assistance after 90 days
• $750.00 for Referring a Friend

JOB SUMMARY

Provide electrical maintenance support for 24 hr./7- day manufacturing operation.  Plan, layout, install and repair a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic equipment including automatic machine and process controls, switch boards, control centers and panels, relays, circuit breakers, electronic controls including alarm and communication systems.  Plan and install primary and secondary controls, diagnose electrical/electronic problems, replace or repair parts, detect and replace defective control modules, test units for proper function and make final adjustments.  Performs preventive maintenance responsibility and assists Mechanical Maintenance Technician with trouble shooting and repairs.  Works a rotating shift and regularly must provide complex troubleshooting and repair without on-site technical supervision or guidance.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Completes equipment installations, scheduled/unscheduled repairs utilizing the following standard methods:  Works with blueprints, schematics, sketches, manuals, written and/or verbal instructions in carrying out job assignments. Assists in the inspection of electrical systems to building; makes recommendations for repairs and modifications. Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers. Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other Technical Services support to diagnose malfunction. Diagnoses and replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, printed circuit boards, switches, and motors, and adjusts mechanical parts as necessary.   Operates control systems, teach pendants, and programmable controllers required to program automated machinery, operate automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and verify repairs.  Aligns, adjusts, and calibrates equipment according to specifications. Documents work and records equipment changes.

•   Completes and documents specific preventative and predictive maintenance duties (cleaning, inspecting, replacing/adjusting, lubricating, measuring, etc.) on assigned equipment.

•   Team Responsibilities: Work closely with equipment operators to troubleshoot and maintain high level of operating efficiency. Work closely with OEM technical support. Requisitions supplies, parts, and equipment and sends parts out for repair. Records appropriate equipment information concerning equipment repairs and performance. Shares responsibility for repairing and maintaining facility with other maintenance technicians. Assists other Technical Services team members on assigned projects.  Attend meetings/respond to requests in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or team leader. Other duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

      •      Informs leaders and other technicians of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary.
      •      Communicates with equipment operators to determine problems with equipment before breakdown and to determine if equipment adjustments or
        repairs are necessary.
      •      Communicates with equipment vendors and various suppliers including technical local and international support.

 

DECISION MAKING

Often must make decisions in conjunction with department supervisors to shut down equipment, schedule repairs, request for service.

OTHER

Functions as member of emergency response team providing equipment and utility shut down, sprinkler valve operation, and assistance to emergency personnel as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

•   The physical demands described here are repr