Maintenance Technician-Press

MAU Workforce SolutionsMorrisville, 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

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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

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