Production Technician

Life is Good•Hudson, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician is the technical go-to for printers, dryers, and related production equipment during the assigned shift. The role maintains and repairs equipment, prevents downtime through scheduled maintenance, and keeps print quality consistent. It also supports and leads press operators through training and coaching on safe operation, daily checks, machine care, and production targets. The technician troubleshoots breakdowns, manages critical spare parts and maintenance records, communicates issues to Management, and helps keep the production area clean, organized, and safe. This is an onsite role at the Hudson, New Hampshire location. The available schedule is Weekend Shift 2: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, three 12-hour days, from 5:30 PM to 5:30 AM. The role may require responding to breakdowns outside normal hours as needed. All permanent roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial or production equipment.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical (including 120/240V and basic three-phase), pneumatic, and heating systems.
Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Comfort using hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and basic diagnostic equipment.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently under pressure.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and to log work, track parts, and place orders on a computer.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and equipment manuals in English.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift, and frequently lift 30–50 lbs.
Comfort working in a production environment with noise, heat from dryers and curing equipment, inks, and chemicals; PPE is provided.
Flexibility and availability to respond to breakdowns outside normal hours as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work the stated Weekend Shift 2 schedule: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 5:30 PM–5:30 AM.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital printing or textile decoration equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on production equipment, including digital printing presses, conveyor dryers, and related systems.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and heating issues quickly to minimize downtime; escalate to vendors or contractors when needed.
Handle machine setup, changeovers, calibration, and adjustments such as dryer temperatures, belt speeds, and press registration to meet quality standards.
Keep print quality consistent across all machines and operators.
Train and coach press operators on safe, productive machine operation, daily checks, and basic machine care, and help the team meet output targets.
Maintain spare-parts inventory for critical equipment by tracking usage, setting reorder points, and working with equipment vendors to source parts.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, downtime, and parts used, along with equipment manuals, settings, and service history.
Identify recurring failures, recommend fixes and upgrades, and help plan equipment installations and relocations.
Follow and help enforce lockout/tagout, electrical, and general safety procedures; document and report injuries to Management within 24 hours.
Ensure start- and end-of-shift housekeeping is completed on and around presses and dryers, and keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
Communicate equipment and quality issues clearly and promptly to Management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on company performance for permanent roles.
On-site gym with showers.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance.
AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k).
Vacation.
10 paid holidays.
Personal Time.
Good Vibes Time.
Family Time.
Involvement in growing the company's social mission through the Life is Good Kids Foundation.