Valassis, a Vericast business, is a premier marketing solutions company that accelerates profitable revenue growth for the thousand of 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.

Do you enjoy working independently and also as part of a team, with friendly and caring co-workers? Join our amazing printing team in Durham, NC!  

Our production works a rotating 12-hour schedule. We'll tell you more during our interview!

JOB SUMMARY

Provides maintenance expertise and leadership to support manufacturing operation in meeting production, safety, and cultural goals.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high level equipment knowledge and technical skill to support operations. Leads and assists other employees in diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in equipment and facility systems. Organizes and assigns activities/work orders in conjunction with other technicians and leaders. Manages projects including requisitioning parts/services and scheduling activities. Develops and maintains vendor relationships.
• Develops and generates preventive maintenance work orders, checks work order documentation, records/reviews appropriate equipment information concerning equipment repairs and performance, and closes work orders.
• Team Responsibilities: Trains and develops other Technicians and assists in skill evaluation. Work closely with OEM technical support. Requisitions supplies, parts, and equipment; organizes parts identified for repair. Informs operators, leaders and other technicians of pertinent information and communicates to other departments as necessary. Complies with safety programs, demonstrates a working knowledge of safety programs and can identify safety hazards. Attend meetings/respond to requests in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Technical degree or certifications in Mechanical/Electrical skills

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to retain knowledge of procedures and processes and understand complex instructions and multi-step procedures.
• Willingness to attend training classes to learn or enhance skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Intermediate written and verbal communications skills. Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Service-oriented personality.
• Ability to work independently on nights and weekend shifts.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating work schedule with call-in and overtime duties.
• Must learn to operate a boom lift and become forklift certified.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must have knowledge of Internet software, Inventory Software, Manufacturing Software, and Order Processing systems.

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 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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb (up to 35’) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to chemicals that require special handling and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (hearing protection required).

Hourly Pay Rate: $31.60

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 plan 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]. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.