1st-Shift Mechanic: PM & Quick Machine Repairs

Data-Mail, Inc.; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Data-Mail, Inc. in Newington, CT is seeking a Mechanic for 1st shift (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). You will be responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of production equipment, with assignments in Bindery or Insert lines.

Trade school and 1–2 years of machine repair experience are required. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with supervision to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to read schematics and manuals.
• Trade school plus 1-2 years of machine repair experience required.
• Ability to perform setups, preventive maintenance and basic electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a schedule.
• Read job recaps and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Use MicroMain system for repairs and parts lookup.
• Work on both Bindery and Inserting lines as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Read schematics and prints

Education

Trade school + 1-2 years machine repair experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Electrical meters

Saws

Drills

Wrenches & sockets

Machine shop tools

Job description

Data-Mail, Inc. in Newington, CT is seeking a Mechanic for 1st shift (7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.). You will be responsible for machine setups, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of production equipment, with assignments in Bindery or Insert lines.

Trade school and 1–2 years of machine repair experience are required. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with supervision to meet production goals.