Mechanic Trainee - AM & PM Shifts Available

Data-Mail, Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Rates

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401K Matching Program

Overtime

Referral Bonuses

Vacation and Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Data-Mail, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform machine setups and preventive maintenance across production equipment. You will diagnose issues, conduct minor repairs, and help maintain parts inventory to support continuous production.

The role requires reading schematics, using common hand tools, and collaborating with the team to meet quality and safety standards. Shifts are 12 hours, with day and night options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1–2 years of machine repair experience.
• Must be able to perform machine setups and preventive maintenance.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and reading schematics ability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setups in a timely manner and clean before setups.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose problems and perform minor repairs to minimize delays.
• Read job recaps and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of parts and keep equipment logs up to date.
• Assist in training new mechanics and setup operators.
• Follow safety guidelines and company policies.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Wrenches & sockets

Screwdrivers

Electric meters

Multimeter testing

Saws

Drills

Sander/Grinder

Machine shop tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Data-Mail is a family owned company that was established in 1971 in Newington, CT as a leading national print and lettershop helping companies in a variety of industries with their personalization and direct mail services. We are now one of the largest employers in the Hartford, CT metropolitan region with over 800 employees working across two facilities and multiple shifts. Our services support some of the largest companies and advertising agencies in the country.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Comprehensive Benefits Packages
• 401K Matching Program
• Opportunities for Overtime
• Referral Bonuses
• Vacation and Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for machine setups and preventive maintenance of all production equipment, as well as provide continuous improvement to the preventive maintenance process.

WORK SCHEDULE

12 hour shift (DAYS 6 am - 6 pm/ NIGHTS 6pm - 6 am)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform setups on machines in a timely manner. Clean machines prior to setups and inspect the machines as a preventive maintenance measure.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines when necessary.
• Perform minor electrical testing, such as, change fuses and fix broken wires.
• Respond to machine problems throughout the plant. Diagnose problems and perform minor repairs and adjustments as quickly as possible to avoid production delays.
• Read job recaps thoroughly and check jobs as to accuracy, reporting any error or discrepancy to the supervisor immediately
• Maintain production standards. Report any production, quality or safety problems to the supervisor immediately.
• Contact the parts department to obtain new parts and return old parts, filling out all appropriate logs to ensure maintenance of accurate parts inventory. Keep machine parts cabinet up-to-date.
• Assist in training new mechanics and setup operators.
• Move to other areas or perform other duties as directed by supervision.
• Comply with company rules and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
• Implement a commitment to quality philosophy and recommend methods and procedures to reduce cost and/or improve operating efficiency of the department.
• Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years experience in machine repair or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to use basic hand and power tools, such as:

• Standard and metric wrenches and sockets
• Screwdrivers
• Electric meters and testers
• Saws
• Drills
• Electric sander/grinder
• Machine shop tools
• Experience with standard and advanced tools
• Computer literacy
• Ability to comprehend parts/operator manuals.
• Good Communication skills, verbal and written
• Read schematics and prints
• Read, follow and comprehend technical manuals
• Run and adjust machines