Maintenance Mechanic

Allied Printing Services, Inc.•Manchester, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is a family-run, full-service commercial and financial printer that has been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, and digital press capabilities, plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation, the company is proud of its history and excited about its future. They are looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join their growing team. This position is a key technical resource responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex print machinery and equipment. The role focuses on equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance to support continuous production, improve uptime, and maintain safety and quality standards. The company offers a supportive team environment that values innovation, teamwork, and growth, providing an excellent opportunity to build a career in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or Equivalency
3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a print, manufacturing, or packaging environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems.
Troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
Forklift certification or experienced required.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and work orders to support complex equipment repairs.
Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Nice To Haves

Baler experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides mechanical and electrical support
Provides technical assistance to operators and supervisors.
Should be able to read and understand basic electrical control schematics, diagrams, manuals and electrical prints to repair machinery/equipment.
Conduct preventative maintenance programs or proactive approach to minimizing downtime and improve production equipment reliability.
As required, perform minor plant maintenance duties including (but not restricted to): Replace air conditioning filters, inspections of fire extinguishers, light bulb replacement, maintaining all company tools in toll crib, minor machine maintenance, painting, carpentry, errands to pick up parts and working with experienced maintenance personnel on large-scale jobs.