Electrician

Allied Printing; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

401(k) match

Paid Vacation/PTO

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Shift Differentials: 2nd & 3rd

Paid Weekly

Growth Opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance

Great Company Culture

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrician to join our Manchester, CT team. The candidate will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems supporting print production and facility operations, ensuring safety and reliability.

The Electrician will read schematics, troubleshoot PLCs and motors, and collaborate with maintenance and production to minimize downtime in a fast-paced printing environment. 2nd shift is available.

Qualifications

• Electrical license is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; technical school or electrician certification is preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in printing or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, control circuits and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience reading electrical blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems on presses, bindery equipment, and facility machinery.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components such as motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, switches, and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and documentation.
• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and system adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve equipment issues quickly.
• Ensure safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain maintenance logs and documentation.
• Support facility electrical needs including lighting and power distribution.

Skills

Electrical License

High School Diploma

Manufacturing experience (1-5 yrs)

AC/DC motors

Drives and PLCs

Electrical schematics reading

Safety procedures

Teamwork & communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school or electrician certification (preferred)

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Electrician

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for a skilled Electrician to join our growing team.

Energize our Operations and Keep Printing Running.

The Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment that support print production, finishing, and facility operations. This role ensures presses, bindery equipment, and plant systems operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. Working closely with maintenance and production teams, the Electrician plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly while supporting continuous improvement, safety compliance, and long‑term reliability in a fast‑paced printing manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair on presses, bindery equipment, and facility machinery.
• Maintain, install, and repair electrical components such as motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, switches, and control systems.
• Conduct routine electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and system adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation.
• Support facility electrical needs, including lighting, circuitry, and power distribution.

What You Bring:

• Electrical License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school or electrician certification preferred.
• 1-5 years experienced printing or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, control circuits, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience working with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and technical schematics.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and electrical codes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Walking 50%
• Standing 50%
• Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 25–50 lbs. and more.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Safely move materials weighing 500–750 lbs.
• Using manual pallet trucks
• Driving, sitting, standing, walking, while operating a fork truck.
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials throughout the workday and safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and handling of materials.

The Details:

Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: 2nd shift (4:00pm- 12:00am)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.

Great Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off: Vacation
• Paid Time Off: Sick
• Paid Time Off: Holiday
• 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials
• Paid Weekly
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
• Great Company Culture

Allied Printing Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, military orveterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.