Senior Bindery Maintenance Tech & Operator Training Lead

RPI Print; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RPI Print in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Maintenance & Bindery Technical Specialist to lead maintenance, training, and continuous improvement across all bindery operations. This role combines field expertise with coaching to maximize uptime and product quality.

You will develop training materials, standardize setup procedures, and partner with operations to push TPM and Lean initiatives, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years manufacturing maintenance experience
• Technical training, vocational education, or equivalent hands‑on maintenance experience
• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair complex production equipment
• Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple production shifts

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical expert for all bindery equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on bindery, finishing, and related production equipment.
• Partner with OEM technicians on complex repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment and production issues.
• Own and continuously improve the bindery operator training program.
• Train, certify, and cross‑train bindery operators across all shifts.
• Develop and maintain training materials, SOPs, work instructions, and skills matrices.
• Evaluate operator competency and provide ongoing coaching and refresher training.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for operators and production supervisors during machine setups and production challenges.
• Respond to production issues that impact safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Standardize machine setup procedures and operational best practices.
• Reduce setup time, waste, and equipment downtime.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records, training documentation, and certification records.
• Champion a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, and company safety policies.
• Promote safe equipment operation through coaching, observation, and hands‑on leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

5+ years manufacturing maintenance

Technical training or equivalent

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting

Strong communication and leadership

Independent work across shifts

Education

Technical training or vocational education

Tools

Horizon

Polar

Duplo

Standard

Müller Martini

Job description

RPI Print in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Maintenance & Bindery Technical Specialist to lead maintenance, training, and continuous improvement across all bindery operations. This role combines field expertise with coaching to maximize uptime and product quality.

You will develop training materials, standardize setup procedures, and partner with operations to push TPM and Lean initiatives, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.