Industrial Maintenance Technician in Bridgeview, Illinois at Fisher Printing Inc

Fisher Printing is a leading regional and national printer of retail advertising inserts and newspaper ads. We are looking for a team member who has a mechanical background repairing and servicing equipment. The right individual will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance for the facility and its equipment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for good working condition of all equipment, mitigating unscheduled downtime.
• Operates lifting and moving devices such as forklifts, in order to perform equipment rigging.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings to install, repair, calibrate, service and replace or repair electronic devices and systems.
• Dismantle, inspect and replace electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts.
• Lays-out, assembles, installs, tests, repairs, and adjusts electrical fixtures, apparatus, equipment, wiring, and to include panels, breakers, and conduit.
• Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment, and motors using appropriate tools and testing instruments
• Troubleshoot and repairs electric controls, motor control centers, and programmable logic controls.
• Perform basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic maintenance tasks in a safe, efficient manner, which supports the continuous improvement process within the facility.
• Diagnose and repair activities with detailed working procedures. Determines materials, replacement parts, and tools/parts needed to proceed with logical approach to repairs, maintenance and rebuilds.
• Set-up, adjust, calibrate, and operate equipment; perform layout and bench work; inspect, dismantle, repair, rebuild, assemble, install and lubricate machinery and mechanical equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Inspect for defects, misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication and determine best process for making repairs with limited interruption to production.
• Maintain daily work logs and update equipment and component records, and if applicable, electronic Computerized Maintenance.
• Routinely clean and lubricate equipment, maintain a manufacturing area free from debris and dirt, ready or put away tools as assigned.
• Performs any technical routine tasks at the plant.
• Regular on time attendance is essential to the function of the position.
• Promote and comply with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE, ensuring guards and safety features are working..
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Related experience in the print industry is a plus. Such as knowledge of printing presses, folders, trimmers, stackers and related auxiliary equipment at the assembly level.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, arc and gas welding and other complex mechanical principles.
• Ability to work with a standard tool set and manage a variety of tasks.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Office software. Average computer and typing skills.