Mechanical Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mechanical Technician works precisely and carefully to assemble equipment according to engineering drawings in-house and at the customer’s site. Assists in the commissioning of machines and systems and responds to customer’s service needs. Cross-disciplinary work is required with all trades, external companies, suppliers, and manufacturers. Diagnoses causes of malfunctions or failures and advises and helps implement corrective actions.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

·    Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate
·    Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware
·    Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up
·    Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time
·    Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements
·    Keep accurate records of all work performed at the customer
·    Additional duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

·    Completed training as a mechanical/mechatronic technician, industrial mechanic, or similar
·    2+ years repairing, maintaining or installing mechanical equipment
·    Experience with web/sheet fed materials and equipment is a plus
·    Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally
·    Service oriented – ability to work closely with the customer
·    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues across the organization
·    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
·    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
·    Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills
·    Strong verbal and written communication skills
·    Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
·    Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, & internet applications
·    Ability to work overtime as necessary

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

·    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
·    Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
·    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
·    Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
·    The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.