Lakeside Book Company

Maintenance Mechanic 2

Lakeside Book Company  •  $52k - $67k/yr  •  Hagerstown, MD (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.

As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.

Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.

Position Summary

Work independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks; troubleshoot/repair equipment and facility failures, while following all safety and quality control standards.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant machinery and production equipment such as valves, conveyors, compressors, pumps, pneumatic hydraulics and boilers
  • Troubleshoot, repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters etc. as needed
  • Enter work orders in department software tracking program
  • Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
  • Operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools, lathes, mills and other tools as necessary following standard operating procedures, (SOPs)
  • Fabricate parts and modify new and existing equipment
  • Repair and/or troubleshoot electrical problems
  • Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders and work at high elevations, carry up to 60 lbs, and stand for 12 hours
  • Must be able to work in varying conditions
  • Ability to bend and reach for extended periods of time
  • May be exposed to controlled chemical mists or vapors

Position Skills:

  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • High levels of attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team and independently

Experience/Education:

  • 2 Years’ machine repair and maintenance experience-preferably in a manufacturing setting
  • Technical training with a concentration in machine mechanics strongly preferred

What we offer you:

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation & recognition programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

Recruitment Fraud Awareness: Beware of scammers impersonating Lakeside Book Company. Legitimate recruiter emails will end in @lakesidebook.com and/or @wilsonhr.com and/or @phoenixcolor.com. We will never contact you from a blocked or private number, recruit through online chat platforms, or require payment or purchases as a condition of employment. Please verify suspicious communications through our official company website.

Lakeside Book Company

About Lakeside Book Company

We are committed to crafting books and services that are meaningful. We take pride in the challenge of fulfilling our customers’ visions.

What We Do:

Book Making: From words on a screen to pages in your hands. We employ the highest quality craftsmanship to print, bind, and custom publish books.

Distribution: We provide secure physical & digital sites for your book. We offer state-of-the-art inventory management and distribution strategy.

Jackets and Components: Using our advanced prepress and press operations, a myriad finishing applications, and innovative special effects, we create distinctive covers to make your books memorable.

Lakeside Book Merchant: simplify selling your books on Amazon to help maximize your profits.

Why Choose Us:

Customers trust our expertise- Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We work with publishers of all sizes across diverse industries and market segments to provide a myriad of creative printing options that elevate the reader’s experience.

Consultative partnership- Our team is passionate about taking care of our customers. We provide personalized service to publishers, drawing on our decades of specialized expertise to recommend the best solutions that align with your goals.

Full-scale, end-to-end production and distribution- As the largest book printing company in North America, Lakeside Book Company will manage your books for the life of each title, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best.

Our Impact:

Largest digital and offset print capacity, more than any other North American printer

Over 600 million books produced annually

Largest book distributor in North America, covering over 4.5 million square feet

19 book manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada

Ready to Partner?

We’re here to help, let’s connect to explore how Lakeside Book Company can bring value to your organization.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Warrensville, IL
Year Founded
1864
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