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

Here are just some of the benefits we offer after 30 days:

• Your choice of Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance after 90 days
• $750.00 for Referring a Friend

JOB SUMMARY

• Installs and maintains production equipment in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Performs facilities management including facility maintenance (office, production and grounds), selection and coordination of vendors, skill training and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Acts as a work leader for the installation and maintenance of production equipment.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead: Develops and leads a highly trained and motivated maintenance team to support all operations.  Provides training and coaching to new maintenance technicians and inspects their work.  Assists the maintenance manager/supervisor in controlling costs, fixed and variable.  Performs inventory control of all repair parts and related equipment.  Performs budgetary duties and forecasting for parts and equipment.  Oversees and performs A-level mechanic duties.  Coordinates with vendors and manages facility maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs:  Inspects machinery for potential problems on a daily basis.  Document’s problems and schedules work activities.  Prepares maintenance work order schedules for respective shifts and responds in a timely manner to all red lights and maintenance requests on the production floor.  Performs any other tasks as assigned by management to achieve overall objectives of the organization.  Assists Production Technicians in resolving copy issues and other problems associated with production.
• Preventative Maintenance:  Ensures cost effective control of parts inventory in accordance with corporate operations policies and procedures.  Plans and implements a Quality Preventive Maintenance Program to maximize equipment life and operational efficiencies according to company and manufacturer specifications.  Ensures that all equipment has the proper safety devices/protection, is safe to operate and proper housekeeping practices are implemented.  Coordinates schedules, preventive maintenance plans and training with department managers.  Develops and tests equipment improvements to enhance operational efficiencies and production cost effectiveness.  Performs B-level mechanic duties in accordance with preventive maintenance plan.
• Compliance:   Maintains the facility in compliance with local, state and federal codes and company policies.  Implements safety initiatives and ensures safe working conditions; (e.g. OSHA, Hazcom, Hazardous energy standards, machine guarding, etc.)  Maintains compliance with changing OSHA regulations.  Learn and follow all safety regulations and job instructions to perform primary job duties.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years Electro-mechanical experience (Required)

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)
• Associate degree (Preferred)

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: (• Powered Industrial Truck Certification)

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Work in a Lead capacity
• Broad knowledge of the Maintenance Technician field
• Proficient in performing production equipment preventive maintenance.
• Able to diagnose equipment faults and malfunctions.
• Knowledgeable of OSHA regulations.
• Able to identify and perform Level A, B, & C equipment preventive maintenance.
• Able to read, understand and comprehend schematics/blueprints.
• Must demonstrate strong time management skills.
• Plans and organizes daily workflow.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE UTILIZED

• Strong Computer literacy.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

• Communicate with plant personnel, plant Leadership, various Valassis departments (Strategic Sourcing, EH&S) and corporate engineering resources.
• Communicate with outside vendors, service and maintenance providers.

 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb (steps or ladders up to 25 ft.) or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.

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