Maintenance Technician - Post-Press

Millennium Print Group • Durham, NC

98d

About The Position

At Millennium Print Group (MPG), a proud subsidiary of The Pokémon Company International, we’re on a mission to be the world’s leading manufacturer of trading card games and collectibles. Based in North Carolina’s vibrant Research Triangle Park and Piedmont Triad regions, we’re at the heart of innovation in this fast-growing industry. Since our founding in 2014, our dedicated team has built a world-class operation known for exceptional quality, customer focus, and market agility. Specializing in trading and collectible cards, we offer a unique range of services that set us apart. Our commitment to excellence has fueled rapid growth — we’ve nearly tripled in size since 2019 — and we’re just getting started. Come be part of a forward-thinking, high-performing team that’s shaping the future of collectible printing. At MPG, your work makes an impact.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant maintenance experience, preferably within the printing or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with electrical controls, pneumatic systems, sensors, labeling and inkjet printers, vision inspection systems, and load/scales systems.
• Experience with post-press equipment such as binding machinery, cutting systems, folding equipment, and finishing systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial safety standards (ANSI, IEEE, UL), tolerance-based measurements, and post-press workflow requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read technical documentation and interpret schematics and blueprints for both press and post-press equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work a 2-2-3-2 rotating schedule (7am–7pm for day shift or 7pm–7am for night shift) following a training period of 4–12 weeks (Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm).

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and general maintenance on print finishing, post-press, and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components to ensure operational 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 to maintain print quality and production specifications.
• Diagnose technical issues and install or calibrate parts to maximize equipment performance, quality, and production output.
• Use manuals and manufacturer instructions to support efficient problem-solving across all print finishing processes.
• Operate a variety of tools including electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools.
• Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document maintenance activities and track repairs across both press and post-press operations.
• Install and service systems such as motors, switches, pumps, relays, transformers, and circuit-breaker panels.
• Work with schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to ensure proper functioning of all production equipment.
• Maintain effective communication with production teams, management, and external vendors to address equipment issues, status updates, and resolution timelines across the entire production workflow.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and established housekeeping protocols to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support team operations by contributing to production goals and assisting in other duties as needed to ensure efficient functioning of the maintenance unit.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation 'above the industry' commensurate with experience which includes an annual incentive bonus plan.
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental base plan, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term and long-term disability, while subsidizing premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employee dependents.
• 401(k) Plan with up to a 6% (dollar for dollar) Employer match.
• Health Savings/Flexible Spending Account options.
• Paid time off, including 10 company-paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive relocation package available for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees