Electro-Mechanical Technician Jobs

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Electro-Mechanical Technician
Gannett Publishing Services
Phoenix, AZ
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 including OSHA & EPA compliance.
The Electro-Mechanical Technician will perform following functions at an advanced level:

• Perform new equipment installations, upgrades, and improvements
• Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management
• 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
• Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, and other OSHA requirements.
• Inspect all repairs and modification projects
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous
• Provide timely & accurate information to management
• Ensure all machine safety-guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up
• Assist supervisors and contract service providers
• Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management
• Contribute to staff training and development
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management

Accountabilities: Area of Influence. Indicate the position’s primary area of responsibility (e.g., Head of a Business Unit, Department, etc.). Identify internal client groups or dotted-line reporting relationships that are critical to the job. Please include the frequency of the contact, if relevant.

• Machinists and Electricians
• Critical relationships:
• Primary: production operations over multiple shifts
• Support managers
• Press, packaging, and facility supervisors
• May include dotted-line relationships to facility, press or packaging management—and machinists and electricians

Requirements: Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet the minimum entry-level requirements (not necessarily the incumbent’s experience or education level) for this job. This may include special skills, statutes or regulations, and department procedures.
Education/Certification Requirements

• Trade Certified in electrical, machinists or specialty training required (Vocational school, military, trade).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience Required or Preferred

• Related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repair

Specialized Knowledge Required or Preferred

• Certified electrical training required (Vocational school, military, trade).
• Journeyman level electrical certification preferred

Universal Skills and Traits Preferred

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• English language fluency: Speaking, reading, and writing
• Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Proven leadership ability

Technology/Equipment Expertise or Proficiency

• Good PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word
• Soldering
• Computer networking & electronics
• PLC and interface knowledge
• Multi-meter and Oscilloscope

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