Building Technician

Building Technician (part-time)Gannett Publishing Services (GPS)Peoria IL$25.00 per hourAbout the roleThe Peoria Journal Star is seeking a Building Technician to keep production moving and equipment running at its best. As a Building Technician you will troubleshoot repair and maintain a wide range of production equipmentincluding printing presses packaging equipment and conveyors. If youre hands-on safety-minded and enjoy solving mechanical challenges under real deadlines this is a role where your work is seen and valued every youll love this roleHigh-impact workyour repairs directly support daily across presses packaging equipment and conveyors (no two days are the same).Hands-on problem solvinguse manuals technical drawings and your experience to diagnose issues environmentpartner with maintenance and production leaders to resolve issues and hit youll doTroubleshoot breakdowns and repair production-related equipment quickly and your work with limited supervisioncomplete assigned work orders and essential preventive maintenance (PM) to reduce downtime and keep equipment performing clearly with maintenance managers production managers supervisors and peers to resolve issues and keep work detailed shift reports to document progress repairs and open items for the next were looking forHigh school diploma or military or vocational education in a mechanical/electrical/electronic field or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 4 years (preferred).35 years of recent maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).Experience in the newsprint industry and with printing equipment (helpful).Basic electricity and electronics (helpful).Safe and professional use of basic hand tools and shop equipment (required): drill motors drill press tool post grinders band saws hydraulics and refrigeration (helpful).Arc and gas welding (helpful).Ability to fabricate and/or modify parts (helpful).Schedule safety & physical requirementsDemonstrate strong time management and professional work habits; maintain professionalism under deadline excellent customer service in all circumstances; take initiative and be responsible/-oriented with the ability to work productively with peers under limited safe work habits including use of MSDS and lockout/tagout to work a flexible schedule as business needs arise including nights weekends and overtime required based on business to climb ladders work in elevated conveyor areas and lift/carry up to 30 lbs.