Maintenance Technician III

ELECTRO/MECHANICAL - MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANGANNETT PUBLISHING SERVICES / USA TODAY CONew Castle DEWe have an opening for a highly motivated individual in the USA Today Co. at one of our regional print are offering up to $35 per hour based on SUMMARY:The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician will identify repair maintain and perform routine preventative maintenance on the following as applicable and assure safe working conditions:electrical electronics pneumatics plcs and HMIs used on our various Production Equipment but not limited to Prepress Plate Lines Printing Presses Inserting Machines and Conveyor must be a self-starter with basic computer skills their own tools and a desire to learn and grow. Equipment specific training will be DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Work as part of a team to achieve and maintain on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance. PERFORM FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS:Schedule and perform mechanical & electrical maintenance diagnostics and repairs on all designated equipment: Assist supervisors and contract service providers. Inspect all repairs and modification projects. Contribute to staff training and development. Maintain a clean safe work as a team member in following up on ongoing projects and duties as a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up. Complete required annual OSHA. safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out Hazardous Communications Personal Protective Equipment Hearing Conservation Blood Borne Pathogens Forklift all machine safety-guards are installed functioning properly and in use. Immediately report any potential safety hazards operational concerns and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production timely & accurate information to management. Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management. Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:High school diploma or GED equivalent. Working knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical skills Minimum five years related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance diagnostics and repair. English language fluency: Speaking reading and writing. Good verbal and written communication skills. Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical demands commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: pushing pulling climbing reaching stretching and working in tight positions. Must have the physical ability and coordination to remove and replace parts from machinery. To be functional within position person should be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must have visual acuity at short distance to examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Work in conditions of: Heat humidity working in tight areas noise (from production machinery) and working with various oils solvents and other related chemicals. Must have working knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals. Must be flexible: Able to work overtime and Nights Saturdays/Sundays when needed.