Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

Design Group Americas is the world's largest gift packaging company, producing paper, décor, creative play and dated good products for millions of customers throughout the United States and beyond. We transform paper and a whole lot more into products that help the world celebrate life's special occasions. We are proud to serve the best retailers around the globe with a complete end-to-end service from design to distribution.

• Follow established safe work practices to ensure a safe working environment.

• Check and troubleshoot electrical devices, panels, motors, controllers, relays, motor starter, etc., to identify faults and malfunctions and to correct electrical problems mainly on production equipment in an effort to return this equipment to service as quickly and safely as possible.

• Use a variety of testing equipment such as volt/ohm/amp meters, signal tracers and other test equipment commonly used in the electrical trades.

• Make repairs or correct problems with machinery to keep machines in operation via verbal or written instructions.

• Install, repair, maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, gears and gear ratios, pulleys and belts. Disassemble, move, install, align and put into operation new and used machines and equipment.

• Operate a forklift, high lift and other powered equipment that will be used to lift or transport equipment or personnel during the course of employment.

• Understand and practice the Company's Lockout/Tagout program to include the controlled shut-down and start-up of any production equipment that he or she must service.

• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and basic electrical prints.

• Perform changeovers to department machinery in a quick and accurate fashion

Required Experience

• Must be able to read, write and perform simple mathematical functions

• Must have acquired technical or specialized skills normally associated with a training program of less than two years'' duration beyond successful completion of high school or equivalent. 0-1 years'' work experience in the Maintenance and Electronic trades. Mig, Arc, Plasma and Oxy-acetylene welding required

• Proven complex diagnostic skills and trouble shooting in mechanical and electrical trades required

• Forklift certification needed - will certify

• Ability to distinguish basic colors used to identify wires and cables

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Our application window remains open until the position is filled, without a specific closing date.

Design Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other non-merit based factors.

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and varied workforce. We continuously strive to infuse diversity into our products, marketing, and social media, promoting inclusive representation. We actively seek to expand our network of minority-owned suppliers and freelancers, while supporting organizations aligned with our values through product donations. Internally, we promote diversity through initiatives like employee referral programs, working towards a well-rounded and inclusive workplace.