Equipment Specialist

Bernards Bros • Full-time • Duncan, SC • 20h ago

**$2.50 per hour Shift Differential on top of your base pay if you work the majority of your shift after 5:00 pm**

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? Smartpress is a 100% employee-owned, fast-growing online printing service, disrupting the traditional printing industry one innovation at a time... and doing it all in sweet, sweet air conditioning! Our customers love us (seriously, google Smartpress reviews) and we love them right back, providing an easy online experience, high-quality printed products and world-class customer service. Not to mention our commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainable materials (“smart” is in our name, after all).

We are looking for a Equipment Specialist to join our Smartpress team in Duncan, South Carolina. You’ll be part of a talented group that collaborates to deliver world-class products to our customers. The Equipment Specialist is responsible for planning routine maintenance and training for equipment, as well as developing strategies to enhance the overall reliability and safety of the plant, personnel, and production processes. This role extends beyond routine maintenance, encompassing troubleshooting and necessary upgrades. Additionally, the Equipment Specialist serves as a mentor and resource for Machine Operators and Maintenance staff.

Shifts available:Monday through Friday 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you have:

Two-year degree or certificate from a Vocational-Technical school
3 years’ minimum related experience in machine maintenance, preferably in a printing environment
Previous work experience performing training for operations staff preferred.

On top of that you must:

be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
apply manual dexterity and visual acuity for handling tools, repairing machines and printing equipment and to review detailed reports and information
have the ability to lift tools and equipment up to 50 pounds
stand and walk to move around the plan area several hours throughout the day

In this position, you will:

maintain equipment integrity and print quality; ensures high print quality at all times
design, plan and implement maintenance strategies, procedures and methods
monitor and control maintenance costs
develop and maintain maintenance logs for the equipment
supervise all operator-driven maintenance operations
supervise shift maintenance
conduct daily audits of printing quality
assist the Production team in keeping current on shift maintenance
perform shift maintenance when there is no Operator or when the work is directed to other equipment
perform advanced maintenance, e.g., monthly maintenance and longer cycles
train operators and ensure that the machines are not misused
document training activities and generate printed reports
develop monthly tests to check operator awareness
monitor printing conditions on a machine by machine basis
onboard new equipment and lead the cross-functional team required to deliver, place, set-up equipment and utility needs, and program with Facilities, Color Management, and outside riggers and electricians for placement
record equipment conditions, frequent problems, and service actions
maximize equipment utilization
test applications and find new ways to print existing applications more efficiently
find ways to print new applications
train planning department staff on the most efficient ways to print every application on each piece of equipment
train operators on best practices for proper use of the equipment
minimize equipment-related downtime
perform diagnosis of breakdown problems
act as a primary contact with equipment manufacturers
provide 24/7 phone support for Operators
perform field repairs, including modifications of equipment and machines when necessary
perform advanced troubleshooting, including performing tests that determine equipment manufacturers’ diagnoses of complex problems, and assists in identifying needed parts ahead of the arrival of the Field Engineer
order all ink supplies and parts for printers
prepare reports on usage and cost of consumables for management
coordinate electrical, compressed air, ventilation, and networking for printing equipment
monitor printing environment for fluctuations in temperature and humidity
perform miscellaneous projects, including running equipment and complete various tasks as requested by management

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
accurate with the work assigned
adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
We are 100% employee-owned
We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
This is a full-time position in Duncan, SC

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We came to understand how small teams of top talent with the right chemistry will consistently outperform a centralized production process. We put a great amount of energy into building individual teams in order to handle the speed and details of retail. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
Smartpress, the Online Division of The Bernard Group, Inc.

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