Industrial Maintenance Technician – Print Finishing

Industrial Maintenance Technician – Print Finishing

MAU is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Print Finishing for our client in Durham, NC. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Print Finishing, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair post-press, print finishing, and packaging equipment to ensure optimal machine performance and production efficiency. This is a direct‑hire opportunity.

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental (base plan), vision, life/AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance
• Subsidized premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for dependents
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% dollar‑for‑dollar employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off, including 10 company‑paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive relocation package for qualified candidates
• Opportunities for advancement

• 2‑2‑3‑2 rotating schedule: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (day shift) or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (night shift)
• Initial training period:
  Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (4–12 weeks)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in the printing or manufacturing industry
• Experience with post‑press operations and finishing equipment

• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic

• Hands‑on experience with electrical controls, pneumatic systems, sensors, labeling and inkjet printers, vision inspection systems, and load/scales systems
• Strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards (ANSI, IEEE, UL)
• Proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams

• Perform preventive and general maintenance on print finishing, post‑press, and packaging machinery
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components to ensure uptime
• Maintain and service post‑press equipment including binding machines, cutting systems, folding equipment, collating machinery, laminating units, and finishing systems
• Ensure proper calibration and alignment of post‑press equipment
• Diagnose technical issues and install/calibrate parts using manuals and manufacturer instructions
• Operate tools including electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools
• Use CMMS to document maintenance activities and track repairs
• Install and service motors, switches, pumps, relays, transformers, and circuit‑breaker panels
• Work with schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Communicate effectively with production teams, management, and vendors
• Follow all SOPs, safety protocols (including lock‑out/tag‑out), and housekeeping standards
• Support production goals and assist with other maintenance duties as needed

• Work performed in a production environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures
• May involve confined spaces and both indoor and outdoor conditions

• Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, and crawling in tight spaces
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 60 pounds occasionally
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms in repetitive motion
• Operation of machinery, diagnostic equipment, and computers required
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: safety glasses, ear protection, steel‑toed shoes, and high‑visibility apparel

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

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