What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic 1st Shift position at Data-Mail, Inc.?
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day shift, 8-hour shift. (7:00 am - 3:30 pm)
Location: Newington, CT
Build your Career with an Industry Leader
About Us
Data-Mail is a family-owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT, as a leading national print and letter shop, helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT, metropolitan region, with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
- Competitive Pay Rates
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401K Matching Program
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Referral Bonuses
- Vacation and Paid Time Off
- Weekly Pay
- Career Advancement Opportunities
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for machine setups and preventive maintenance of all production equipment, as well as providing continuous improvement to the preventive maintenance process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform setups on machines in a timely manner. Clean machines prior to setup and inspect the machines as a preventive maintenance measure.
- Perform preventive maintenance on machines when necessary.
- Perform minor electrical testing, such as changing fuses and fixing broken wires.
- Respond to machine problems throughout the plant. Diagnose problems and perform minor repairs and adjustments as quickly as possible to avoid production delays.
- Read job recaps thoroughly and check jobs as to accuracy, reporting any error or discrepancy to the supervisor immediately
- Maintain production standards. Report any production, quality, or safety problems to the supervisor immediately.
- Contact the parts department to obtain new parts and return old parts, filling out all appropriate logs to ensure maintenance of accurate parts inventory. Keep machine parts cabinet up-to-date.
- Assist in training new mechanics and setup operators.
- 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 the operating efficiency of the department.
- Keep the manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact 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.
WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING CANDIDATES WHO:
- Can reliably commute to our Newington, CT facility
- Are available to work:
- 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm)
- 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm)
- 3rd shift (Monday – Friday, 11:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
- Want to build a career with a stable family-owned 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
- Required technical expertise that can:
- Read schematics and prints
- Effectively read, follow, and comprehend technical manuals
- Run and adjust machines
