Midnight Oil · 14 hours ago
Master Mechanic
Shakopee,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $50/hr
5+ years expMidnight Oil is a company focused on delivering high-quality marketing solutions in visual communications. The Master Mechanic will perform testing, maintenance, and repairs on printing presses to ensure efficient and safe operation.
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Responsibilities
Performs scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair work to Imagine printing presses
Follows up on and studies recurring failures to find solutions
Brings all problems that do not have a visible method of immediate solution to the attention of supervisor
Consults with departmental Supervisor regarding repair scheduling and production delays
Initiates immediate communication to supervisor when; a problem has no immediate solution; when an emergency breakdown requires more than four hours to repair
Repairs presses, folders, cutters, die cutters, stitcher, collator, rewinders, and other equipment
Trouble-shoots problems with production equipment and takes measures to solve the problems
Makes electrical repairs to presses
Performs preventative maintenance activities with the help of the machine’s Operator/crew
Performs safety measures in the design and installation of equipment
Understands company safety policy
Performs work to ensure equipment is within safety and governmental compliance
Informs co-workers of precautions and equipment
Trains others in the use of protective equipment when required
Performs other tasks as required
Works overtime when needed
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years' mechanical/maintenance experience
5+ years of proven experience and expertise in printing press maintenance/repair
Preferred
Experience working with press manufacturers
Expert mechanical aptitude and knowledge of all production processes, activities, equipment, materials, products preferred
Specialized training in electrical fundamentals (at least 2 years) preferred
Specialized training with Printing presses and KBA experience
Machine shop fundamentals: welding, milling, lathes, precision measurement tools etc. preferred
Trouble shooting skills
Ability to read and understand oral/written instructions
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented
Ability to anticipate problems and head them off
Knowledge of general maintenance procedures
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with match
Life insurance
Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Tuition assistance
Caregiver leave
Adoption assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Company
Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil is a marketing agency that provides go-to-market, brand strategy, print production, structural design, and audience insight.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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