Maintenance/Electrical Technician I
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Industrial Maintenance/Electrical Technician I
Gannett Publishing Services, Gastonia, NC
We are offering $24-$28 per hour based on experience. Industrial electrical and mechanical experience preferred. This will become a 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift after training.
Position Summary
The Maintenance/Electrical Technician will perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance to maintain, diagnose, and repair specified production equipment and systems. The candidate must be a self-starter with basic computer skills, their own tools, and a desire to learn and grow. Equipment-specific training will be provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to achieve and maintain on-time production performance, including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety (OSHA & EPA compliance).
Schedule and perform mechanical & electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on all designated equipment.
Assist supervisors and contract service providers.
Inspect all repairs and modification projects.
Contribute to staff training and development.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Work as a team member in following up on ongoing projects and repairs.
Other duties as assigned.
Safety
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow-up.
Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift, etc.
Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.
Communications
Provide timely & accurate information to management.
Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management.
Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Minimum five years of related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
English language fluency: Speaking, reading, and writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Physical Requirements
Pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, stretching, and working in tight positions.
Ability to remove and replace parts from machinery and lift at least 50 lbs.
Visual acuity at a short distance to examine parts for imperfections.
Work in conditions of heat, humidity, tight spaces, noise from production machinery, and with various oils, solvents, and other chemicals.
Knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals.
Flexibility to work overtime, nights, Saturdays, and Sundays when needed.
Equal Opportunity Employment
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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Gannett Publishing Services, Gastonia, NC
We are offering $24-$28 per hour based on experience. Industrial electrical and mechanical experience preferred. This will become a 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift after training.
Position Summary
The Maintenance/Electrical Technician will perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance to maintain, diagnose, and repair specified production equipment and systems. The candidate must be a self-starter with basic computer skills, their own tools, and a desire to learn and grow. Equipment-specific training will be provided.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work as part of a team to achieve and maintain on-time production performance, including product quality and accuracy standards and operational safety (OSHA & EPA compliance).
Schedule and perform mechanical & electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on all designated equipment.
Assist supervisors and contract service providers.
Inspect all repairs and modification projects.
Contribute to staff training and development.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Work as a team member in following up on ongoing projects and repairs.
Other duties as assigned.
Safety
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow-up.
Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift, etc.
Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
Immediately report any potential safety hazards, operational concerns, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to production management.
Communications
Provide timely & accurate information to management.
Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management.
Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and/or production management.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Working knowledge of basic mechanical and electrical skills.
Minimum five years of related experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance, diagnostics, and repair.
English language fluency: Speaking, reading, and writing.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
Physical Requirements
Pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, stretching, and working in tight positions.
Ability to remove and replace parts from machinery and lift at least 50 lbs.
Visual acuity at a short distance to examine parts for imperfections.
Work in conditions of heat, humidity, tight spaces, noise from production machinery, and with various oils, solvents, and other chemicals.
Knowledge of basic mechanical fundamentals.
Flexibility to work overtime, nights, Saturdays, and Sundays when needed.
Equal Opportunity Employment
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com . Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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