Company and Vision PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job OverviewPlanetArt is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the company’s Maintenance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all facility equipment in the production area. Extended hours include scheduled 10- and 12-hour days as well as scheduled weekend hours during all peak periods. May be required to transfer to 2nd shift during peak periods. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Woodridge area.What You’ll DoKey ResponsibilitiesSome duties will extend to include exterior maintenance of the facility. Production equipment includes Laser engravers, embroidery machines, ovens, presses, digital printers, conveyors, facilities, building maintenance, etc.RequirementsWhat You Should HaveSkills, Qualifications, and Requirements3 years Proven mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills required – or any combination of education, training, or maintenance experience. High School Degree required. Associate’s or technical degree preferred. Facilities maintenance skills a plusExperience with all mechanical aspects of production equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. Effective communication skills are needed, with the ability to work well with others, possess the skills necessary to monitor and follow up with procedures, be a self-starter, and be able to prioritize tasks with little supervision.Experience using small hand and power toolsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAble to complete various physical tasks such as climbing ladders, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, or bendingPreferred:Prior experience with CMMS maintenance ticketing systems. Mechanical trainingElectrical troubleshooting and repairMaintenance and repair of conveyor systemsExperience repairing ink jet printers, embroidery machines, laser engraversAbility to read and follow blue-prints and schematicsOSHA certifications or other formal safety training related to the manufacturing industryWhat You Can ExpectWorking ConditionsWork is performed in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, fluctuating temperatures and moderate noise levelsPosition involves working around machinery with moving partsThe position may require alternating shifts, depending on volumePosition requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistancePosition requires movement of items from machinery to other locationsPosition requires regular handling of materials, packaging, lifting, pulling, pushing, bendingFrequent sustained walking and /or standing for prolonged periods of timeBenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $26 - $32 hourly rate.PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLife Insurance Pet InsuranceMental Health Benefits401(k) with matching Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
Company and Vision
PlanetArt’s vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events.
The company’s brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit www.planetart.com to learn more about our brands.
We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe.
Job Overview
PlanetArt is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support the company’s Maintenance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all facility equipment in the production area.
Extended hours include scheduled 10- and 12-hour days as well as scheduled weekend hours during all peak periods. May be required to transfer to 2nd shift during peak periods.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Woodridge area.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
Some duties will extend to include exterior maintenance of the facility. Production equipment includes Laser engravers, embroidery machines, ovens, presses, digital printers, conveyors, facilities, building maintenance, etc.
Requirements
What You Should Have
Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements
- 3 years Proven mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills required – or any combination of education, training, or maintenance experience.
- High School Degree required. Associate’s or technical degree preferred. Facilities maintenance skills a plus
- Experience with all mechanical aspects of production equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
- Effective communication skills are needed, with the ability to work well with others, possess the skills necessary to monitor and follow up with procedures, be a self-starter, and be able to prioritize tasks with little supervision.
- Experience using small hand and power tools
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Able to complete various physical tasks such as climbing ladders, lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, or bending
Preferred:
- Prior experience with CMMS maintenance ticketing systems.
- Mechanical training
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair
- Maintenance and repair of conveyor systems
- Experience repairing ink jet printers, embroidery machines, laser engravers
- Ability to read and follow blue-prints and schematics
- OSHA certifications or other formal safety training related to the manufacturing industry
What You Can Expect
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in a fast-paced warehouse environment with exposure to heavy machinery, dust, fluctuating temperatures and moderate noise levels
- Position involves working around machinery with moving parts
- The position may require alternating shifts, depending on volume
- Position requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Position requires movement of items from machinery to other locations
- Position requires regular handling of materials, packaging, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending
- Frequent sustained walking and /or standing for prolonged periods of time
Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $26 - $32 hourly rate.
PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
- Employee Product Discounts
PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more.
At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work.
PlanetArt is an e-commerce leader delivering affordable, high-quality personalized products through a growing portfolio of globally recognized websites and apps. Home to well-known brands like Simply to Impress, Personal Creations, CafePress and FreePrints, we provide people everywhere with easy-to-use tools that leverage self-expression to create one-of-a-kind cards, gifts, wall art, apparel, home décor and more.
At PlanetArt we believe a greeting card can form a meaningful connection, a photo can preserve a precious memory, a coffee mug can start a conversation, and a T-shirt can ignite a movement.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices around the world, we’re a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. The environment is stimulating and fast-paced, and we never stop challenging ourselves and others. As a group we are helping to make this world a better place by doing our life's best work.
