What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Technician position at GPA?
GPA, as part of the Fedrigoni Group, is the market leader in substrate solutions for offset, digital, and wide-format printing, with a comprehensive offering of pressure-sensitive papers, printable films, eco-friendly substrates, digital and specialty papers, and more. Our foundation is built on consistently delivering a wide variety of superior products that help our partners and clients innovate and shape the printing industry. It is our continued focus on developing innovative solutions for our customers and their businesses, combined with the commitment to provide the best products in the marketplace that has positioned us as the industry leader.
We are looking for the Lead Maintenance Technician to join our team at our headquarters in McCook, IL.
The ideal candidate for the Lead Maintenance Technician role is a hands-on, detail-oriented maintenance technician with a strong background in manufacturing equipment and maintenance processes. They possess excellent organizational skills, good judgment, and the ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and minor electrical issues effectively.
Primary Function :
Hands-on maintenance technician who can identify mechanical and minor electrical issues on a printing press, and packaging equipment and make corrections and repairs to return the equipment to standard output and reliability rates.
Work side by side with OEM support and service technicians on downtime causes, PMs, and equipment issues.
Understand PLC and have the ability to troubleshoot equipment using error codes or input / output indicators.
Manage parts inventory levels and track all support parts, cutting blades, and rollers.
Perform coating testing on new or current items. Work with the Quality Manager to execute and provide results.
Manage building maintenance, HVAC, dock door repairs, building alarms, and air compressors.
Train and share equipment best practices and enforce our lock-out / tag-out policy. Monitor and work with shift supervisor to train operators.
Primary Responsibilities :
Ensure that all equipment is inspected regularly through visual inspection, work order, scheduled maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
Schedule Preventive Maintenance and calendarize the activities on a monthly or quarterly frequency.
Schedule Tech support for maintenance, PM, and equipment failures.
Maintain inventory of equipment rollers, analox rollers, and cutting blades. Keep a schedule for when these are to be sharpened, cleaned, and or resurfaced.
Trial all new or current items for coating issues and provide results to complete.
Maintain a clean work area by cleaning equipment, and organizing the department and support equipment.
Enforce current safety policies and procedures on the production floor.
Assist in performing bi-yearly inventory cycle counts.
Be flexible and provide backup to other functions as needed.
Position Requirements :
A high school diploma or GED is desired, and some college or continuing education is strongly preferred.
Highly effective organizational skills and the ability to be detailed and process-oriented.
Strong manufacturing equipment experience is desired.
Be able to perform minor electrical repairs.
Excellent judgment (problem-solving) and the ability to build trust and collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers.
Works well under pressure, and can operate successfully in a fast-paced working environment.
Works independently, with little direction.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, are desired.
Ability to work off hours to ensure maintenance is completed.
Ability to lift and handle cartons weighing in excess of 50 pounds consistently throughout the day
Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
All post-offer candidates will be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen before they can begin employment.
GPA offers a competitive compensation package, medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and much more.
Relocation is not available for this position.
GPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
