Maintenance Technician-Press

MAU Workforce Solutions • Morrisville, NC

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About The Position

MAU is hiring a Press Maintenance Technician for our client in Durham, NC. As a Press Maintenance Technician you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair press equipment and related printing systems to support optimal machine performance and production efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience, preferably in printing or press operations
• Experience with digital and offset press maintenance highly desirable
• Proficient with press-specific mechanical and electrical systems including:
• Electrical controls, pneumatic systems, servo drives, encoders
• Web tension systems, ink delivery, plate imaging equipment
• Impression systems, blanket washers, web handling systems
• Familiarity with:
• PLC ladder logic and HMI systems (preferred)
• Industrial safety standards (ANSI, IEEE, UL)
• Color theory, substrates, and ink chemistry
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and communication skills
• Must be able to reliably commute to assigned locations in the Raleigh, Morrisville, or Durham area

Nice To Haves

• Technical training in printing technology or industrial maintenance

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and general maintenance on digital, offset, flexographic, and web-fed printing presses
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and repair mechanical and electrical components to maintain operational uptime
• Maintain and service press equipment including ink systems, plate mounting, impression and blanket cylinders, dampening, and web handling components
• Calibrate and align press systems to ensure print quality and registration
• Maintain and troubleshoot ink mixing systems, densitometers, spectrophotometers, and automated ink dispensing systems
• Diagnose technical issues and install or calibrate parts using manufacturer manuals
• Operate electrical, pneumatic, and hand tools; document activities in CMMS
• Install and service motors, drives, switches, relays, transformers, and circuit panels using schematics and wiring diagrams
• Maintain web tension controls, unwind/rewind units, web guides, splice tables, and substrate feeders
• Collaborate with press operators, production teams, management, and vendors to resolve issues
• Follow SOPs, lock-out/tag-out, and housekeeping protocols to ensure safety and compliance
• Support production goals and assist in other maintenance duties as needed

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus plan
• 100% employer-paid:
• Medical (base plan)
• Dental (base plan)
• Vision
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Subsidized premiums for dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid time off, including:
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation package available for qualified candidates
• Opportunity for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees