Maintenance Mechanic

Allied Printing Services, Inc; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Allied Printing Services, Inc. in Manchester, CT is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to keep our presses and equipment moving.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex print and manufacturing machinery to support continuous production, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in printing or packaging, can read electrical schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in print/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, diagrams, manuals, and prints.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical and electrical support to presses and equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and manuals to repair machinery.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Assist operators and supervisors with technical troubleshooting.
• Perform routine plant maintenance tasks as needed (filters, fire extinguishers, lighting, etc.).

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventative maintenance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Maintenance - Manchester, CT - Full Time

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Be the expert who keeps our presses and equipment moving!
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, mailing, data, fulfillment, 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 skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing maintenance team.

Maintenance Mechanic
The Maintenance Mechanic is a key technical resource responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex print and manufacturing machinery and equipment. This position focuses on equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance to support continuous production, improve uptime, and maintain safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintenance Mechanic provides mechanical and electrical support
• Provides technical assistance to operators and supervisors.
• Should be able to read and understand basic electrical control schematics, diagrams, manuals and electrical prints to repair machinery/equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs or proactive approach to minimizing downtime and improve production equipment reliability.
• As required, perform minor plant maintenance duties including (but not restricted to): Replace air conditioning filters, inspections of fire extinguishers, light bulb replacement, maintaining all company tools in toll crib, minor machine maintenance, painting, carpentry, errands to pick up parts and working with experienced maintenance personnel on large-scale jobs.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or Equivalency
• 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a print, manufacturing, or packaging environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Industrial Maintenance Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Forklift certification or experienced required.
• Baler experiencepreferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and work orders to support complex equipment repairs.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking 20% | Standing 80% |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|
• 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.

One Allied Way Manchester, CT 06042

Be the expert who keeps our presses and equipment moving!
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, mailing, data, fulfillment, 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 skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing maintenance team.

Maintenance Mechanic
The Maintenance Mechanic is a key technical resource responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex print and manufacturing machinery and equipment. This position focuses on equipment reliability, root cause analysis, and preventative maintenance to support continuous production, improve uptime, and maintain safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintenance Mechanic provides mechanical and electrical support
• Provides technical assistance to operators and supervisors.
• Should be able to read and understand basic electrical control schematics, diagrams, manuals and electrical prints to repair machinery/equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs or proactive approach to minimizing downtime and improve production equipment reliability.
• As required, perform minor plant maintenance duties including (but not restricted to): Replace air conditioning filters, inspections of fire extinguishers, light bulb replacement, maintaining all company tools in toll crib, minor machine maintenance, painting, carpentry, errands to pick up parts and working with experienced maintenance personnel on large-scale jobs.

What You Bring:

• High School diploma or Equivalency
• 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a print, manufacturing, or packaging environment, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Industrial Maintenance Technicians encouraged to apply.
• Troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Forklift certification or experienced required.
• Baler experiencepreferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and work orders to support complex equipment repairs.
• Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking 20% | Standing 80% |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|
• 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) 12% differential

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, Sick, 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.