Press Technician

RPI
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2024 CLOSED ON 5/9/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Technician position at RPI?

RPI, a global leader in print-on demand, is currently seeking a skilled Press Technician I to join our team on our team The Press Technician I(PTI) works as part of the plant maintenance team, which provides maintenance support for press and finishing equipment, as well as for building systems and facilities. With a primary focus on maintenance of the press fleet, this position supports Operations in achieving labor efficiency and productivity goals. By combining both sound preventative scheduled maintenance procedures and advanced troubleshooting skills, the PTI maximizes machine performance, equipment uptime, and product quality in a safe and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities

  • Comply with all OSHA and company safety standards, including but not limited to such things as lockout/tagout, PPE, fall protection, hazardous chemical use and forklift safety
  • Maintain positive and respectful working relationships with coworkers
  • Respond and communicate in a timely manner regarding HelpDesk tickets and other requests to resolve problems related to maintenance
  • Troubleshoot and repair state-of-the-art printing equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled following standard procedures.
  • Rebuild major machine components to reduce maintenance costs.
  • Record spare parts usage to maintain an accurate spare parts inventory.
  • Modify or assemble structures/workflow for production to enhance productivity, or safety without voiding equipment warranty or service contracts.
  • Collaborate with other service technicians to further understanding of complex machine operations.
  • Assist Production Leads by providing operator training, identifying reoccurring operator performance issues, and insure compliance to best practices.
  • Follow PPE, lockout/tagout procedures when working on equipment.
  • Support the installation, development and startup of new processes in support of new product launches.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including at times holidays, weekends and overtime
  • May need to operate fleet of presses during emergency circumstances and/or as needed.
  • Lift up to 50lbs as required

Skill Requirements

  • Safe and professional operation of manual, power and diagnostic tools required for facility and equipment maintenance
  • Work effectually within a collaborative team
  • Demonstrated disciplined approach to troubleshooting (mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics).
  • Demonstrated experience with all press operations, and all preventative maintenance.
  • Demonstrated experience with basic troubleshooting. Perform most troubleshooting with minimal amount of supervision or guidance (level 3). Perform advanced level of troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Collaborate with HP technicians.
  • Perform remote diagnostics via phone with level 1 and level 2.
  • Demonstrated experience with electrical wiring (electrical boxes, control panels, etc), electrical sensors (limit switches, prox switches, photoeyes, etc.), precision motion control systems utilizing stepper and servo motors, and with machine controllers or PLCs.
  • Demonstrated ability to read electrical circuit diagrams and Relay Ladder Logic.
  • Must be able to perform repairs using all necessary equipment and proficient in their use to diagnose root cause analysis. (level 3)
  • Must be able to use voltmeters and ammeters for troubleshooting (level 3).
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Excel
  • Candidates must be able to read, write and regurgitate quality, safety and productivity requirements when asked.

Education/Training

  • HP Indigo Level 2 or 3 certification for Series 3 and 4 presses

Experience

  • Minimum 1-3 years' experience in maintaining digital press equipment
  • Actively engaged in continuous learning of the applicable technology through participation in forums, company exchanges, technology events, best practices.

About us

RPI Print, headquartered in Seattle, WA is a global print partner focused on making brands successful. RPI helps businesses of all sizes, across all industries, by offering sustainable and reliable digital printing services that reach customers all over the world. With facilities and partners in the US, Europe, and Australia, and innovative IT solutions, RPI is an end-to-end integrated supply chain for digital printing on demand. Our leading brand, Blurb®, is a software-driven publishing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb's platform makes it easy to create, publish, promote, and sell one-of-a-kind books in print and digital formats. Blurb authors have created millions of books using our full suite of free book-making tools. While our passion is digital printing, what we find equally important is building relationships with our customers!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

  • Rochester, NY 14610: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25

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