Maintenance Electrician

Shelby American, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Maintenance Electrician, where your skills in electrical troubleshooting and preventative maintenance will shine! This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of production and facility equipment. You will be responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems while adhering to safety protocols. With a focus on internal mobility and personal growth, this position offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive. If you are passionate about electrical systems and want to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have strong electrical troubleshooting skills and experience in maintenance.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and apply mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical systems and equipment in the facility.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Mathematics

Education

Associates or Trade School Certification

3 years experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic/electrician

5+ years experience in a web offset printing facility

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multi-Meter

Job description

Description

Join us at Mittera - where ideas are valued, and internal mobility is promoted! We are looking for a Maintenance Electrician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all electrical equipment and systems. This role will perform predictive, preventative, and unscheduled maintenance on production, facility, and support equipment in our pressroom. Follows departmental regulations and procedures to process customer jobs through the Department on a timely basis and within specified quality standards. This will be a 1st shift position 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera's philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables. Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning circuits and calibrates control systems used throughout the plant.
• Responds to and troubleshoots various machinery and parts using a variety of test equipment such as oscilloscope and multi-meter.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices. Replaces and lubricates electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards. Rebuilds mechanical components (mechanical drives, gearboxes, valves, pumps, etc.) as required.
• Performs Mechanical Predictive and Preventative Maintenance on all production, facilities, and utility equipment.
• Assists contractors with special projects such as large equipment installations and modifications.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out - tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.
• Maintains preventative maintenance and maintenance request records.
• Practices safe work habits. Understands and follows company and industry safety rules. Wears appropriate safety equipment/PPE. Reports any unsafe equipment or conditions to your supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines and Company safety rules. Reports any unsafe equipment or conditions to your supervisor.
• Hearing protection and steel-toed shoes are required at all times.
• Responsible each day for work area worked. Supports Safety Committee and participates as requested or needed.
• Must be able to maintain punctual attendance and be present at work station when shift begins.
• Must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, overtime when required and be able to cover other shifts when needed.
• Performs any other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

• Associates or Trade School Certification, minimum 3 years experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic/electrician, OR 5+ years previous maintenance experience in a web offset printing facility.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, safety rules, instructions in the use and maintenance of shop tools and equipment, and methods and procedures in mechanical drawings and layout work.
• Ability to apply mathematics skill at first year university level such as calculus and introductory statistics. Perform arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard practical applications.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, and communication are necessary. Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems, prevent errors, and implement appropriate preventative measures on all production machines. Ability to develop new techniques or work processes.
• Must be able to give technical direction to others and project leadership over multiple safety teams.
• Must be organized and able to plan, prioritize and follow through on projects assigned with minimal supervision. Ability to redirect issues as they emerge and reprioritize based on current business conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.
• Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Visit us today at mittera.com or stop by and fill out an application at Mittera location near you!