Offset Press Technician - Maintenance & Repair Expert

Fanatics; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking an experienced Press Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot Heidelberg offset printing presses. The role emphasizes hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting to maximize uptime and equipment life for the production team.

The ideal candidate will have experience with press components, schematics, and maintenance best practices, and must be able to perform preventive tasks, document repairs, and work safely in a busy pressroom environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing offset printing presses, preferably Heidelberg.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with offset press components and printing processes.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Basic electrical understanding and pneumatics knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues on Heidelberg offset presses.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubrication, calibration, and inspection of press components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve press downtime issues quickly to minimize impact on production schedules.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace worn or damaged parts (rollers, bearings, gears, belts, cylinders, etc.).
• Maintain and calibrate press control systems and consoles.
• Coordinate with Heidelberg service representatives or outside vendors for major repairs, parts orders, or warranty work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and parts usage documentation.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis on recurring mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and proper handling of lubricants, solvents, and chemicals.
• Maintain an organized inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies; notify supervisors of reorder needs.
• Support press operators by responding promptly to mechanical issues during production runs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Press maintenance

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Calipers

Multimeter

Job description

Fanatics is seeking an experienced Press Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot Heidelberg offset printing presses. The role emphasizes hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting to maximize uptime and equipment life for the production team.

The ideal candidate will have experience with press components, schematics, and maintenance best practices, and must be able to perform preventive tasks, document repairs, and work safely in a busy pressroom environment.