Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the 70,000 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 SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician 3 performs preventive/corrective maintenance on equipment and facility. Assists Operators with minor maintenance issues to consistently obtain the standard operating efficiency of the system and minimize safety, quality, and downtime risks. Has the ability to demonstrate the operation of and test the equipment and analyze malfunctions to correct the problem. Advanced troubleshooting skills and takes lead on diagnosing difficult or infrequent problems with equipment. Proficient in at least three areas of printing, bindery, or packaging machine maintenance. Ability to conduct rebuilds on equipment. Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, tests, and standard setting processes. Communicates equipment problems that are beyond their abilities to the support group. Identify and lead training opportunities for Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance Technicians, as well as operators. Manages parts/consumables process to include improving or increasing consumable life and parts reliability. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures. Leading internal and company-sponsored projects working closely with Corporate Engineering and other print facilities to accomplish company strategic directives. 

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist operators with minor maintenance issues as needed and replace broken or damaged items in a timely manner. Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors or failures.
• Ability to review, interpret, and understand performance data that will enable them to identify and implement performance improvement activities.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and audits.
• Make recommendations on repair strategy and priority.
• Identify document train and perform maintenance best practices.
• Lead and/or assist with local Engineering upgrades and projects.
• Assist with facilities maintenance and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
• Mechanical and/or Electronic courses (preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires greater than five years experience or equivalent education.
• Strong mechanical reasoning skills and conscientiousness. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Experience using Windows based PC applications. Experience with electronics, pneumatics PLC controls, and robotics. Strong root cause analysis skills should be demonstrated.
• Must have strong analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work with a diverse set of personalities and skillsets, and be creative in nature.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting on AC / DC circuits with multi-meter.
• Demonstrated ability to read electrical schematics to facilitate machine troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with varied PLC control platforms directly or over networks.
• Demonstrated ability to work with servo controls and frequency drives.
• Demonstrated ability to work with saws, drills, cutters, grinders, torches, welders, and other fabrication equipment as needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Repair machines immediately or prepare a work order due to the complexity of the work.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Powered industrial trucks, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Handheld Multi-meter for Ac / DC electrical circuits.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

Converses with equipment operators to ascertain whether mechanical, controls, or human error contributed to equipment failures. Requires continuous communication with Team Leaders and Managers to update status and align equipment priorities. Communication with suppliers, customers (internal and external), and corporate engineering is required. 

DECISION MAKING

Judgment and decision-making required on a daily basis concerning machine downtime and troubleshooting.  Demonstrate the ability to determine quality or safety failures from machine troubleshooting.

OTHER

Have working knowledge of lock out tag out and hot work permits procedures. Requires following instructions and procedures closely.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• The ability to perform physical labor, prolonged walking, standing, lifting up to 40lbs. on a regular basis, stooping, bending and ladder climbing.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Thrive in an environment of mutual accountability where multi-skilled employees and collaborative teams participate in planning, organizing and executing a daily business plan.
• Join an operations team that exceeds client expectations by enhancing print capabilities, digital offers, and customer service.
• Work with complex technologies from industry leading equipment and international suppliers that specialize in digital printing, manufacturing automation and IT systems.
• Develop your technical skills through in-depth training and certification processes.
• Explore your passion working with advanced, robotics equipment.
• Dive into a dynamic business environment with a sophisticated manufacturing process that delivers relevant marketing campaigns and solutions to help our partners, clients and customers grow their business.

Rewards

• Take charge of your future with our generous 401K savings plan, which is vested from day one.
• Participate in our company wide well-being program that also serves to lower your annual health insurance premiums.
• Explore new education opportunities with our Tuition Reimbursement Plan which covers up to $5,250.
• We offer work-life flexibility, meeting personal obligations along with professional success.

Hourly Pay Rate: $29.40

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

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