First-Shift Plant Maintenance Technician (Printing & Converting)

J. R. Cole Industries, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES in Charlotte seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment.

This first-shift, self-directed role provides preventive maintenance and rapid response to equipment failures to minimize downtime. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production assets (printing presses, converting equipment), basic facilities maintenance, and coordinating with vendors for advanced repairs.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical repair background.
• Repair experience with flexographic printing presses is a plus.
• Experience with servo-driven machinery is a plus.
• Basic electrical tasks (motor replacement, fuse changes, switch replacement).
• Strong understanding/command of Preventive Maintenance systems.
• Solid experience with a variety of shop tools for repairing machine parts.
• Good communication skills with production employees, contractors, and OEM repair staff.
• Organized, maintains a clean shop.
• Ability to work overtime where production needs require.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all production assets, including printing and converting equipment.
• Perform basic facilities maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with external vendors for advanced facilities maintenance/repair including building HVAC and security/alarm systems.
• Carry out other technical duties as required.

Skills

Strong mechanical repair

Flexographic printing experience

Servo-driven machinery

Basic electrical tasks

Preventive Maintenance systems

Shop tools

Communication with production/OEM

Organized workspace

Overtime readiness

Job description

J. R. COLE INDUSTRIES in Charlotte seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment.

This first-shift, self-directed role provides preventive maintenance and rapid response to equipment failures to minimize downtime. Responsibilities include troubleshooting production assets (printing presses, converting equipment), basic facilities maintenance, and coordinating with vendors for advanced repairs.