Banknote Solutions - Service Technician​/Mechanic

Koenig & Bauer is the oldest, global printing press manufacturer in the world! For more than 200 years, we have been bringing together innovative technology and enthusiasm for tailor‑made print solutions for our customers. Within our Banknote Solutions division, you will find products printed on our machines all around you every day—specifically the high‑security features on the US currency in your wallet and banknotes for nearly every country across the globe.

With the broadest product portfolio in the industry, groundbreaking machines and a holistic service promise, Koenig & Bauer sets international standards. Our 5,500 employees worldwide generate annual sales of €1.2 billion.

This is your opportunity to join Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions, the high‑security wing of the organization. Become part of our company where creativity, fascination and passion for mechanical and electrical engineering work together as we develop the printing world of tomorrow and ensure the integrity of global currencies!

Location
:
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX and Washington, D.C. – Up to 60% business travel both domestically and worldwide
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Reports to
:
Vice President of Service, Banknote Solutions

Standard Schedule
:
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (local time).
Must be willing to work a 2‑shift rotation and participate in a regular on‑call (emergency standby) schedule to support 24/7 customer operations.

FLSA Status
:
Non‑exempt/Hourly

Compensation
: $45 – $56 per hour (Depending on experience and specific security certifications)

Job Responsibility:
Service Technician – Mechanic travels to customer locations (including government printing facilities and central banks) to install, maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical components and high‑precision systems on Koenig & Bauer high‑security printing presses. This includes hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, lubrication systems, and intricate gear/drive mechanisms. The Service Technician interacts directly with the customer in high‑security environments, listening to their needs and effectively communicating technical information.

You must be able to develop a plan of action to address customer issues with an emphasis on extreme mechanical precision to minimize downtime in critical production environments.

• Troubleshoot mechanical components including hydraulic and pneumatic circuits on Banknote Solutions presses and peripheral equipment.
• Perform and train scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Health Check services on high‑security printing presses, including comprehensive inspections, lubrication, filter changes, and the replacement of wear parts to ensure machine longevity and reliability.
• Execute and elaborate detailed PM and Health Check checklists and provide customers with technical reports regarding the mechanical health and future maintenance requirements of their equipment.
• Operate various models and sizes of security printing presses in order to diagnose mechanical performance and timing issues.
• Read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, assembly blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Perform high‑precision mechanical adjustments, including leveling, aligning, and timing of complex gear trains and cylinder systems.
• Install, repair and replace mechanical assemblies such as bearings, shafts, rollers, and drive belts using specialized precision tools.
• Diagnose and repair issues within the main mechanics and sheet transfer systems.
• Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., dial indicators, micrometers, laser alignment tools) to ensure tolerances meet strict security printing standards.
• Provide rapid response during on‑call rotations to resolve critical mechanical failures outside of standard business hours.
• Adapt to 2‑shift operations (Day/Evening) at customer sites during major installations, overhauls, or peak service periods
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• Contact Koenig & Bauer Europe regarding machine‑specific mechanical tolerances and engineering specifications.
• Adjust sensors, mechanical switches, grippers and cam followers per strict setting instructions.
• Perform root cause analysis for mechanical failures and wear patterns…