1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Ink Production
About The Position
Quad is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our CR/T team in Hartford, Wisconsin. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain the mechanical equipment used in Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing process. Working with pumps, motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, mixers, and other industrial processing equipment, you'll play a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability while supporting safe, efficient production. This position is located at Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) facility in Hartford, WI—not the Quad print manufacturing campus off Highway 60. CR/T is Quad's ink dispersion manufacturing operation, where we produce the specialty inks and related materials that support Quad's nationwide printing network. This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise in a specialized industrial environment where equipment reliability is essential to producing the products that power Quad's printing operations.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a related field or five or more years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience.
- Experience rebuilding rotary vane pumps.
- Strong skills in pipe fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and blueprint reading.
- Familiarity with metric measurements and mechanical tolerances.
- Basic understanding of industrial electrical theory and safe work practices.
- Ability to work at heights and safely operate high-lift equipment.
- Must have, or be willing to acquire, basic hand tools.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, and communicate effectively with team members.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
- Experience maintaining chemical processing, ink production, coating, paint, food processing, or other industrial process equipment is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ink production and manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, augers, pneumatic systems, mixers, and other industrial machinery.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Install new equipment and support facility improvement projects.
- Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
- Partner with operations personnel to maintain safe and efficient production.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities to expand their technical skills
- Work with specialized industrial processing equipment
- Build long-term careers in an innovative manufacturing environment
- Stable, year-round employment in a specialized manufacturing environment
- Career growth and technical development
- A collaborative culture focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
