Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

SENECA PRINTING JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Location: Franklin, PA

Reports To: President / Production Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in a fast-paced commercial printing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving a wide variety of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime and efficient operations. The ideal candidate is team-minded, mechanically inclined, enjoys problem-solving, and can work independently while supporting production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment according to established schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to quickly identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Repair and maintain commercial printing equipment, including offset printing presses, paper cutters, die-cutting equipment, Blumer finishing equipment, fork trucks, and other production machinery.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Install, adjust, align, and replace machine components as needed.
• Perform inspections and identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain facility equipment and perform general building maintenance as needed.
• Work closely and collaboratively with production personnel to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred, ideally in a manufacturing or printing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Welding, fabrication, electrical, and machining experience is a plus.
• Forklift maintenance experience is a plus.
• Commercial printing equipment maintenance experience is highly desirable but not required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, and industrial equipment while following all safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping equipment running efficiently. They are dependable, safety-focused, and able to remain calm under pressure while responding to unexpected equipment issues. They work well independently and as part of a team and are committed to supporting a high-quality, fast-paced manufacturing operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Seneca Printing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.

\nCompany Description

Create quality products to the customer's specifications, on time, and defect-free at competitive prices.​ We are committed to continuously improving the effectiveness of our quality system and dedicated to satisfying our customers.

Company Description

Create quality products to the customer's specifications, on time, and defect-free at competitive prices.​ We are committed to continuously improving the effectiveness of our quality system and dedicated to satisfying our customers.