Electrical Controls Technician

Data-Mail, Inc

Hartford, CT

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

About Us

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop 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

LOCATION

Windsor, CT

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 8 hr day shift

SUMMARY

The Electrical Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the Lettershop as well as other Print Services. The E.C. Technician performs work of high skill in the inspection repair, testing, adjustment, installation and removal of all electronic and electrical power plant equipment and systems in support of plant management. The E.C. Technician will be responsible for electro-mechanical troubleshooting and repairs at all levels while the main focus will be on issues of a high degree of difficulty.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Troubleshooting and repair of electro-mechanical incidents

2. Perform preventive maintenance duties on all major equipment and systems as well as emergency backup systems

3. Maintain complete equipment files, logs, and drawings for all designated equipment

4. Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant procedures, operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and preventive/predictive maintenance records

5. Assist in operation of plant equipment and systems as directed

6. Inspect repair, install and remove all types of motors, generators, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and storage batteries, and work with electrical systems up to and including 410 volts

7. Participate in plant housekeeping activities as directed

8. Conduct troubleshooting and analysis on Equipment PLC’s and PC control systems

9. Maintain all plant instrumentation and electrical test equipment

10. Fully support and participate in Safety and Regulatory Compliance Programs

11. Perform all tasks qualified to perform due to knowledge, experience, training or license held

12. Complete other tasks as assigned by plant management

13. Machine design projects

· Existing machine modifications (Electro/Mechanical)

· New machine and/or machine component design and installation

· Testing of alternative solutions

· Automation

14. Data acquisition and analysis – Use of DMAIC principles to guide improvement priority

15. Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement projects

16. Machine software enhancement

17. Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.

18. Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.

19. Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma preferably from technical based school
Two to Four-year college degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Controls Technology
Electrical Engineering experience (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)
Experience in machine design and automation (Collegiate level to potential co-op/intern opportunities)

COMPETENCIES

· Engineering and electro/mechanical skills

· Interpersonal skills

· Organizational and analytical skills

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Knowledge of computers and technical software

Company Description

Data-Mail, which was established in 1971 in Newington, CT, as a leading local print and lettershop helping Hartford, CT area businesses with their personalization and direct mail services. Since then, Data-Mail has grown to become one of the country’s leading full-service direct marketing enterprises.

We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across three shifts and we support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country including Blue Chip companies in Financial Services, Retail, Publishing, Healthcare, Insurance, Telecom, and High-Tech – many companies and brands you would recognize immediately.

Our Windsor facility is itself the largest Post Office between New York and Boston.

Nevertheless, we remain family-owned and operated and true to our roots, which means we provide an exceptional level of customer service and quality for every customer. We are financially stable and continue to grow and invest in our company. In 2012, we completed an addition of 40,000 sq feet to our Windsor facility to accommodate the growth of our business. We also added additional offset equipment and a second Océ Jetstream digital inkjet printer in addition to numerous insertion and bindery equipment upgrades.

Data-Mail, which was established in 1971 in Newington, CT, as a leading local print and lettershop helping Hartford, CT area businesses with their personalization and direct mail services. Since then, Data-Mail has grown to become one of the country’s leading full-service direct marketing enterprises. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across three shifts and we support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country including Blue Chip companies in Financial Services, Retail, Publishing, Healthcare, Insurance, Telecom, and High-Tech – many companies and brands you would recognize immediately. Our Windsor facility is itself the largest Post Office between New York and Boston. Nevertheless, we remain family-owned and operated and true to our roots, which means we provide an exceptional level of customer service and quality for every customer. We are financially stable and continue to grow and invest in our company. In 2012, we completed an addition of 40,000 sq feet to our Windsor facility to accommodate the growth of our business. We also added additional offset equipment and a second Océ Jetstream digital inkjet printer in addition to numerous insertion and bindery equipment upgrades.