Technician Apprentice

Location

Hillside, IL

Lead Mechanic

The Mechanic is responsible for technical and service-related maintenance and service on a range of industrial printing equipment. This job may include any aspect of equipment support, including hardware, software, PC's, and wireless networking. The Mechanic will provide technical support to all printing equipment and determine the most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize downtime.

• Provide service and maintenance on all printing equipment in the facility
• Prioritize issues to resolve urgent incidents in a timely manner
• Be available to provide support to the facility outside of regular working hours if necessary
• Troubleshoot complex issues with equipment
• Work collaboratively with plant and management teams to find solutions to problems
• Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.

• High School Diploma/GED, Associates degree preferred
• Mechanical or technical training a plus
• 2+ years’ experience as a mechanic and/or servicing industrial printing equipment
• General knowledge of print production
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain equipment
• Ability to climb ladders if necessary, to repair and maintain equipment
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities and strategic thinking

• Ability to stand for 8 to 12 hours and walk 3 hours
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Intermittent bending up to 3 hours (neck, waist, twisting waist)
• Intermittent squatting up to 3 hours
• Repetitive hand movement up to 8 to 12 hours including:
  • Simple grasping, hand manipulation, pushing/pulling
• Reach above and below shoulder height