Maintenance Technician I

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform advanced mechanical fabrication, maintenance diagnoses, and repairs on production equipment in an industrial setting. You will help ensure on-time production and accuracy while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include supporting equipment installations, working with management and contractors, and complying with OSHA and EPA requirements to promote a safe, efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• OSHA safety training requirements including Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical fabrication, maintenance, and repairs on designated equipment including imaging systems, press units, rollers, dampening and inking systems, conveyors, motors, pumps and other industrial equipment.
• Assist in installation of new equipment or updates to existing systems as needed.
• Collaborate with management and service providers to support production operations.

Job description

Maintenance Technician

USA Today Co.

Lakeland, FL

The Mechanical Technician serves in the role of production mechanic and machinist. Performs advanced level mechanical fabrication, maintenance diagnoses, and repairs on designated production equipment and systems in an industrial environment to support efficient production operations as needed.

Serve in a role to achieve and maintain on-time production performance, product quality, and accuracy standards as well as operational safety, including OSHA and EPA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical fabrication, maintenance, and repairs on designated equipment which may include, but are not limited to CTP Imagers, processors, benders; press printing units, reels, dampening & inking systems; inserting equipment, stackers, strappers, labelers, applicators, bindery equipment, conveyors, motors, pumps, dryers, industrial equipment, and other ancillary equipment.
• Participate in the installation of new equipment or updates to existing equipment as needed.
• Assist management and contract service providers as needed.

Safety

• Always work safely and consistently utilize the required safety equipment to promote top-of-mind safety awareness.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs:Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
• 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.

Communication

• Provide timely and accurate information to management.
• Immediately report equipment or product issues to production management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to supervisors and production management.

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 [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.