Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving preprint manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This position supports printing presses, laminators, rewinders, slitters, ink systems, conveyors, and facility equipment while minimizing downtime and maintaining productivity goals. The technician works closely with Operations, Production, and Quality teams to maximize equipment reliability and performance.

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on preprint production equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.

Support flexographic printing presses, unwind/rewind systems, laminators, slitters, and material handling equipment.

Diagnose root causes of equipment downtime and implement permanent corrective actions.

Perform alignment, bearing replacement, gearbox repair, conveyor maintenance, and drive system adjustments.

Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.

Complete work orders, PM documentation, and maintenance records accurately.

Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and all plant safety procedures.

Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.

Maintain housekeeping standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

High School Diploma or GED required.

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.

Strong troubleshooting skills in:

Industrial electrical systems

Motors and motor controls

PLCs and automation

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Mechanical power transmission

Conveyor systems

Printing press equipment

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Welding, fabrication, and machining experience preferred.

Proficiency with CMMS/work-order systems preferred.

Experience in a preprint, corrugated, converting, packaging, or printing environment.

Experience working on:

Flexographic presses

Ink delivery systems

Web handling equipment

Slitters and rewinders

Servo drives and VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.

PLC diagnostics (Allen-Bradley preferred).

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as required.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins when necessary.

Safety Leadership

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Troubleshooting

Reliability-Focused Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Teamwork and Communication

Sense of Urgency

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.