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Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.\nOUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY\nAt Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been - and remain - steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.\nWORK TYPE: Onsite\nLOCATION DETAILS: 2525 Midpoint Dr, Edwardsville, KS 66111\nPlease note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation\nWORK HOURS: Monday - Friday 6am to 2pm. Between February 1 to June 6 work hours will be 2pm to 10pm.\nHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT\nThis is a skilled position across multiple trades with a dual emphasis on advanced electrical/PLC troubleshooting and general industrial mechanics. The employee will perform highly technical, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks to repair, maintain, and optimize printing presses, high-speed bindery machinery, building infrastructure, and plant equipment. The role requires high technical independence to execute work orders from sketches, electrical schematics, or diagrams.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nElectrical & PLC Troubleshooting (Primary Specialization)\nPLC Maintenance: Diagnose, fault-find, and troubleshoot logic issues on plant PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to minimize print line downtime.\nElectrical Infrastructure: Install, test, and maintain electrical conduit, wiring, switching devices, controls, outlets, fixtures, and motors.\nComponent Testing: Evaluate performance using voltmeters, megohmmeters, temperature sensors, and pressure gauges.\nDrive Systems: Troubleshoot and replace AC/DC electronic drives, servo motors, relays, and proximity sensors.\nTechnical Leadership, Automation Systems & Continuous Improvement\nServes as the subject matter expert for plant automation, controls, PLCs, drives, and related systems.\nProvides technical guidance, mentoring, and training to Maintenance Technicians and maintenance personnel.\nLeads troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis for complex automation, controls, and equipment reliability issues.\nIdentifies, recommends, and implements improvements to automation systems, maintenance processes, and equipment performance.\nCoordinates automation-related projects, system upgrades, equipment modifications, and controls enhancements.\nPartners with production and maintenance leadership to improve operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and system performance.\nMechanical & Bindery Generalist Maintenance\nEquipment Diagnostics: Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions on high-speed bindery machinery (folders, cutters, stitchers, binders) and large print presses.\nFluid Power & Vacuums: Check, repair, and maintain pneumatic lines, hydraulic cylinders, valves, fans, and vacuum pumps critical for paper handling.\nFacility Infrastructure: Test and calibrate HVAC controls, plumbing networks, and facility systems.\nFabrication & Shop Skills: Perform plant construction, modification, and repair via welding, brazing, and soldering.\nPM Execution: Perform strict preventive maintenance schedules to maximize machine lifecycle and prevent peak-season failures.\nHousekeeping: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and plant floor environment.\nQUALIFICATIONS\nKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES\nLanguage Skills: Ability to read and analyze safety rules, complex electrical schematics, operating/maintenance manuals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine status reports and communicate effectively under pressure.\nMathematical Skills: Ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and measurements in fractions and decimals to interpret mechanical tolerances and bar graphs.\nReasoning Ability: Strong practical problem-solving skills to handle concrete variables in non-standardized, fast-paced production environments.\nAutonomy: Proven ability to perform heavy technical duties with a minimum amount of direct supervision.\nEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\nCredentials: One-year certificate from a college or technical school (Mechatronics or Industrial Electronics); or 5+ years of related industrial maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nPhysical Requirements\nMovement: Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle or feel components.\nLifting: Regularly lift/move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.\nVision: Precise close vision, distance vision, color vision (for wiring), peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.\nWork Environment\nHazards: Regular exposure to fast-moving mechanical parts, high risk of electrical shock during live testing, and machinery vibration.\nConditions: Occasional exposure to high places, chemical fumes, and airborne paper particles.\nNoise Level: Moderate to loud industrial environment requiring hearing protection.\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.\nOUR VALUES\nService - We lead with heart. We champion community.\nPassion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.\nIntegrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.\nRespect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.\nInnovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.\nTransparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.\nOUR BENEFITS\nWe are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:\nComprehensive Health Care Benefits\nHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities\nWellbeing Program\n401(k) plan with company matching\nCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability\nGenerous My Time Off & Paid Holidays\nVarsity Brands Ownership Program\nEmployee Resource Groups\nAccess to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union\nSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities\nEmployee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!\nEligibility for company-sponsored benefits is determined by scheduled work hours, and the terms of the applicable benefit plans. Benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary by position and are subject to change in accordance with plan documents and applicable law.\nVarsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. 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