Machine Maintenance Printing 1st Shift

Machine Maintenance Technician

Seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to work 1st shift focused on keeping printing production machinery running safely, efficiently, and within manufacturing specifications. The position blends mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting expertise, and it supports clients high-volume print, packaging, and fulfillment operations. The role consistently involves maintaining complex, high-speed industrial equipment used in printing, finishing, packaging, and mail-processing operations.

LOCATION: Lenexa, KS 66219

POSITION: Right to Hire

SCHEDULE: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm

PAY RATE: $25/hr

BENEFITS: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Telehealth, Prescription Drug Discount Plan etc.

Core Responsibilities

• The technician maintains and repairs a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical equipment through systematic inspection, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis. Daily work includes disassembling machines, replacing worn or broken parts, adjusting mechanical components, and restoring equipment to operational standards. These tasks require interpreting diagrams, schematics, manuals, and engineering specifications to ensure repairs meet production requirements.
• Technicians also clean and lubricate moving parts, order replacement components, and verify that completed repairs meet operational tolerances. They adapt tools, materials, and procedures to address unique equipment issues and often serve as a resource for resolving complex mechanical or electrical problems across the production floor.

You Will Work On

• Example includes - Sheet Fed Offset Printing Machines - a high-speed commercial printing press
• The role consistently involves maintaining complex, high-speed industrial equipment used in printing, finishing, packaging, and mail-processing operations.
• Mechanical production machinery such as cutters, folders, inserters, bindery equipment, and other print-related machines that rely on gears, shafts, bearings, and drive systems.
• Low Voltage electrical and electronic systems, including wiring, motors, sensors, relays, and control circuits. Technicians diagnose electrical faults, replace components, and ensure safe operation.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and related automation controls used to operate and sequence production equipment. This includes troubleshooting input/output issues and supporting electrical control installations. Example: Connecting a laptop to the printing machine and changing the IP Address.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education and Experience: HS/GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 3 years prior machine maintenance experience.
• Sheetfed Offset Printing Presses Preferred
• High-speed manufacturing, print, bindery, inserting, packaging, or fulfillment equipment - Preferred
• Strong mechanical/electrical understanding of complex equipment.
• Experience with Diagnostic Tools like Digital multimeter (DMM), Clamp meter, Continuity tester, Non-contact voltage tester, Logic probe (for PLC I/O checks) etc.
• Use of basic hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic electrical and electronic repairs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow diagrams, schematics, manuals, instructions and engineering specifications.

Pre-Employment Screening: Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening based on local, state and federal laws in your region. This process is designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the workplace. Minor offenses will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration and all situations are reviewed by HR for compliance with local laws and hiring requirements for the role.

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