Mechanic Trainee - AM & PM Shifts Job Windsor area,Connecticut USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Mechanic Trainee - AM & PM Shifts Available

Job Title

This position is responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of all production equipment, as well as provide continuous improvement to the preventive maintenance process. Mechanic will have primary home department (Bindery or Inserting).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain safe work environment and follow all company safety protocols.

Perform simple setups on machines in a timely manner.

Bindery:
Ehret lines. Setups for 1up, 2up, Interstack Single Plow, Buckle Folders, KTI Auto Splice, Web Guides, Registration, Pressing Stations
Inserting: MSD and Epic lines. Setups for #9/#10 and 6x9 – including friction/rotary feeders, double detection, thin and thick work, card attached, IMB camera, loading templates/modes

Read job recaps thoroughly and check jobs as to accuracy, reporting any error or discrepancy to the supervisor immediately

Clean machines prior to setups and inspect the machines as a preventive maintenance measure.

Maintain production standards. Report any production, quality or safety problems to the supervisor immediately.

Perform daily/weekly/monthly preventive maintenance on machines as necessary. Contribute to PM planning.

Perform minor electrical testing, such as, change fuses and fix broken wires.

Perform small parts replacement and some repairs as needed:

Bindery:
Glue head nozzles, slitter blades, Plow – Slitter, Plow – Anvil, Folder Slitter
Inserting: feed rolls/belts, water nozzles, minor transport repairs

Respond to machine problems throughout the shift. Diagnose problems and perform minor repairs and adjustments as quickly as possible to avoid production delays.

Utilize Micro Main system for all repairs/parts. Follow all crib procedures, find parts (look up in system and locate), complete all paperwork etc. to ensure accurate parts inventory.

Move to other areas or perform other duties as directed by supervision.

Comply with company rules and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve operating efficiency of the department.

Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will affect the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

Education/Experience

Trade school plus 1-2 years experience in machine repair or equivalent.

Competencies

Ability to use basic hand and power tools, such as:
Standard and metric wrenches and sockets
Screwdrivers
Electric meters and testers
Saws
Drills
Electric sander/grinder
Machine shop tools
Experienced with standard and advanced tools
Computer literacy
Ability to comprehend parts/operator manuals.
Good Communication skills, verbal and written

Require technical expertise to effectively read, follow and comprehend technical manuals to run and adjust machines.

We are actively seeking candidates who:

Can reliably commute to our Windsor, CT facility
Are available to work:
- 1st shift (6:00am to 6:00pm - two week rotating schedule: wk 1 Mon, Thur, Fri/ wk 2 Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)
- 2nd shift (6:00pm to 6:00am - two week rotating schedule: wk 1 Mon, Thur, Fri/ wk 2 Tues, Wed, Sat, Sun)
Want to build a career with a stable family-owned company