Electro-Mechanical Technician

ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

GANNETT Publishing Services

Knoxville, TN

The Electro-Mechanical Technician performs advanced mechanical, electrical, data, and programmable maintenance to maintain, diagnose and repair specified production equipment and systems and acts in a lead role to support efficient production operations as needed to achieve and maintain on-time production, product quality standards, low waste, and operational safety. The role may be specific to electrical or mechanical functions, dependent on department needs.

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.

Responsibilities

Technical Services Department Tasks at an Advanced Level

• Perform new equipment installations, upgrades, and improvements.

• Schedule and perform advanced mechanical & electrical maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on all designated equipment: CTP Imagers, processors, benders, press controls, printing units, reels, dampening & inking systems, inserting equipment, stackers, strappers, labelers, applicators, bindery equipment, conveyors, motors, pumps, dryers, and other ancillary equipment.

• Assist management and contract service providers.

• Contribute to staff training and development.

Safety

• Always work safely and consistently utilize the required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness.

• Maintain 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.

• Ensure 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 management.

Communication

• Provide timely & accurate information to management.

• Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management.

• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and production management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Trade certification in electrical, machinists, or specialty training required (Vocational school, military, trade).

• Minimum of five years of related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.

• Certified electrical training required (Vocational school, military, trade).

• Journeyman level electrical certification preferred.

• 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.

• Proven leadership ability.

• Ability and knowledge of soldering, multi-meter, and oscilloscope.

• Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word.

• Computer networking & electronics.

• PLC and interface knowledge.

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