1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Quad; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Quad CR/T in Hartford, WI is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to keep our ink dispersion operation running safely and efficiently.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production and process equipment.
• Work on pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, augers, mixers, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Rebuild rotary vane pumps and other mechanical components.
• Perform pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Install new equipment and support equipment upgrades.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Partner with operations to troubleshoot equipment issues and keep production running.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all company safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Electrical basics

Heavy lifting

Team communication

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Quad – Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T), Hartford, WI

Pay: $30.00–$36.00 / hour, based on relevant experience and skills

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8-hour shifts. Overtime opportunities available as business needs require.

Experience Required: Previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Please Note: This position is located at Quad's CR/T facility in Hartford, WI—not the Quad print plant off Highway 60.

Put Your Mechanical Skills To Work

Quad's Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) operation manufactures the specialized inks and coatings used throughout our nationwide printing network. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you'll help keep this specialized ink dispersion operation running safely and efficiently.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for an experienced mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting, solving equipment problems, and working on a wide variety of industrial systems.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production and process equipment.
• Work on pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, augers, mixers, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Rebuild rotary vane pumps and other mechanical components.
• Perform pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly.
• Install new equipment and support equipment upgrades.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.
• Partner with operations to troubleshoot equipment issues and keep production running.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all company safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience rebuilding rotary vane pumps.
• Experience with pipe fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems and safe work practices.
• Ability to work at heights and safely operate high‑lift equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to safely perform job duties, follow work instructions, and communicate effectively with team members.

Experience maintaining equipment in ink, paint, coatings, chemical processing, food processing, plastics, or other process manufacturing environments is a plus.

Why Quad CR/T

At Quad CR/T, maintenance is critical to the operation. You'll work on a variety of specialized industrial equipment, solve challenging mechanical problems, and have opportunities to expand your technical skills.

With $30.00–$36.00/hour, a Monday–Friday schedule, overtime opportunities, and stable year-round work, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work and build a long-term skilled trades career.

Put Your Experience To Work At Quad.

If you're an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic who takes pride in troubleshooting, repairing equipment, and keeping production moving, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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