Maintenance Technician - 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 mechanical maintenance support for 24 hr. / 7-day manufacturing operation.  Examines/inspects complex production and special purpose equipment to diagnose failures.  Installs equipment, dismantles equipment, replaces defective parts, reassembles, and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation.  May make replacement parts or modify existing parts requiring proficiency in a variety of hand and power tools, shop equipment, machining tools and welding.  Performs preventive maintenance responsibility and assists Electrical 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. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to determine root cause of problems. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments which may include applying principles of pneumatics and hydraulics. Adjust functional parts of press folding equipment requiring in depth understanding of folding operation and product delivery requirements. Repairs or replaces defective parts and fabricates parts as necessary. Installs special functional and structural components/equipment in production systems, devices, and facilities. Lubricates and cleans parts. Uses cutting torch, stick and wire welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

•   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 representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essent