Maintenance Technician (Press)

Millennium Print Group • Morrisville, NC

100d

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 press operations industry.
• Hands-on experience with press electrical controls, pneumatic systems, servo drives, encoders, web tension systems, ink delivery systems, and plate imaging equipment.
• Strong understanding of printing processes, color theory, mechanical and electrical systems, industrial safety standards (ANSI, IEEE, UL), tolerance-based measurements, and press workflow requirements.
• Excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and mechanical skills specific to printing equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in printing technology or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with digital and offset press maintenance is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with PLC ladder logic and HMI systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of substrates and ink chemistry helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and general maintenance on printing presses, including digital, offset, flexographic, and web-fed systems.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components to ensure operational uptime.
• Maintain and service press-specific equipment including ink delivery systems, plate mounting systems, impression cylinders, blanket cylinders, dampening systems, and web handling equipment.
• Ensure proper calibration and alignment of press components to maintain print quality and registration.
• Maintain ink mixing systems, color management equipment, densitometers, and spectrophotometers.
• Service automated ink dispensing systems and troubleshoot color consistency issues.
• Diagnose technical issues with press systems 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 printing 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 all press operations.
• Install and service systems such as motors, drives, switches, pumps, relays, transformers, and circuit-breaker panels specific to press operations.
• Work with schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to ensure proper functioning of all printing equipment.
• Maintain web tension controls, unwind/rewind systems, web guides, splice tables, and substrate feeding mechanisms.
• Ensure proper material flow and minimize web breaks or substrate damage.
• Maintain effective communication with press operators, production teams, management, and external vendors to address equipment issues, status updates, and resolution timelines across the entire press 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 press 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