1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way. Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Ink Production Location: Quad - Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) Facility, Hartford, WI Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour , based on relevant experience and work history Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts, with overtime as business needs require Experience Required: This is an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic position. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in a related field or five or more years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience . Please Note: This position is located at Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility in Hartford, WI—not the Quad print manufacturing campus off Highway 60. Build the Products Behind the Products Every day, millions of people see the printed products Quad manufactures across North America. Behind those products are the specialized inks and coatings developed and manufactured at Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility. CR/T is Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing operation , where we produce the specialty inks and related materials that support Quad's nationwide printing network. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in a specialized industrial environment where equipment reliability is essential to producing the products that power Quad's printing operations. Position Summary Quad is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our CR/T team in Hartford, Wisconsin. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain the mechanical equipment used in Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing process. Working with pumps, motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, mixers, and other industrial processing equipment, you'll play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability while supporting safe, efficient production. What You'll Do * Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ink production and manufacturing equipment. * Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, augers, pneumatic systems, mixers, and other industrial machinery. * Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. * Install new equipment and support facility improvement projects. * Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings. * Partner with operations personnel to maintain safe and efficient production. * Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company safety standards. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. * Perform other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For * Previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required. * Experience rebuilding rotary vane pumps. * Strong skills in pipe fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and blueprint reading. * Familiarity with metric measurements and mechanical tolerances. * Basic understanding of industrial electrical theory and safe work practices. * Ability to work at heights and safely operate high-lift equipment. * Must have, or be willing to acquire, basic hand tools. * Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, and communicate effectively with team members. * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods. * Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements. * Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred. * Experience maintaining chemical processing, ink production, coating, paint, food processing, or other industrial process equipment is a plus. Why Quad CR/T? At Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility, you'll do more than maintain equipment—you'll help keep the specialized manufacturing systems running that produce the inks and coatings supporting Quad's printing operations across North America. We invest in our employees by providing opportunities to expand their technical skills, work with specialized industrial processing equipment, and build long-term careers in an innovative manufacturing environment. You'll enjoy: * Monday-Friday schedule with overtime opportunities as business needs require. * Stable, year-round employment in a specialized manufacturing environment. * Opportunities to work with a wide variety of industrial mechanical and processing equipment. * Career growth and technical development. * A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Compensation is based on experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Keep Ink Production Running. Build Your Career at Quad CR/T. If you're an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys solving mechanical challenges and wants to support one of the nation's leading ink dispersion manufacturing operations , we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and see where a career at Quad can take you. We offer comprehensive benefits ( for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Drug-Free Workplace