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.

Valassis, a Vericast Brand, offers a year-round TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED, BRIGHT, CLEAN manufacturing printing team-based environment.

• 2nd Shift: 7:30pm - 6:00am
• Weekend shifts required for shutdown maintenance
• Some Overtime & Holidays Required as Business Dictates
• Hourly Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 DOE Shift Differential $1.25

JOB SUMMARY

Performs and leads the electrical and mechanical maintenance of automated industrial machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Supports production to achieve or exceed performance goals. Acts as a work leader for all of maintenance and engineering on assigned shift.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead: Develops and leads maintenance team to effectively support all operations. Provides training and coaching to new maintenance technicians and inspects their work. Performs inventory control of repair parts and related equipment. 30%
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Responds in a timely manner to all maintenance requests. Inspects machinery for potential problems on a daily basis. Documents unresolved issues for follow-up/repair during shut-down maintenance cycle. 25%
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Performs PM activities. Adheres to and leads a quality PM Program to maximize equipment life and operational efficiencies. Ensures that all equipment has the proper safety devices/protection, is safe to operate and proper housekeeping practices are implemented. 25%
• Compliance: Maintains the facility in compliance with local, state, and federal codes and company policies. Follows all safety initiatives and ensures safe working conditions; (e.g., OSHA, Hazcom, Hazardous energy standards, machine guarding, etc.). and follow all safety regulations and job instructions to perform primary job duties. 15%
• Administrative/Housekeeping: Performs housekeeping duties required of maintenance staff including work area clean-up, machine, and equipment clean-up, sweeping production floor after clean-up and various other general housekeeping duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned. 5%

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Electromechanical or Machine Automation. (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years Electro-mechanical experience (Required)
• 3 - 5 years machine networking experience (Preferred)
• Extensive hands-on experience and detailed knowledge of Industrial mechanical and electrical machines and systems.
• Computer hardware and software, specifically industrial controls and related I/O's.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

• Powered Industrial Truck Certification (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Work in a Lead capacity: ability to organize work, people, and materials.
• Broad knowledge of the Maintenance Technician field.
• Proficient in performing and leading the maintenance on automated industrial machinery.
• Able to diagnose equipment faults and malfunctions.
• Able to read, understand and comprehend electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively utilizing the English language.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.
• Ability to work a schedule with call-in and overtime duties.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Strong Computer literacy: Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and miscellaneous applications, including but not limited to HxGN (infor) EAM and Oracle. 

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

• Communicate with plant personnel, plant leadership, and corporate resources.
• Informs leaders and other technicians of pertinent information and communicates to
plant personnel, leadership, and other departments, as necessary

DECISION MAKING

Often make decisions in conjunction with department supervisors to shut down equipment, schedule repairs, request for service.

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 required to carry up to 40lbs, push and pull up to 40lbs, twist, stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, climb and grip/grasp throughout the shift. Employees are also required to lift up to 40lbs,squat, and kneel occasionally. Lastly, employees require the ability to work in a fast-paced environment (varying upon equipment).

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, airborne dust, paper particles, and industrial lift trucks. All work environments that exceed OSHA's standard on noise levels require associates to wear the hearing protection that is provided.

Disclaimer: Weight requirements may vary by location. Please contact us for further details

Hourly Pay Rate: $32.00 - $34.00 DOE with Shift Differential $1.25

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

#LI-LC1

#LI-Onsite