Susquehanna Printing Company- Maintenance Electrician

Steinman Communications Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Job summary

Susquehanna Printing Company in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to safeguard and optimize production equipment across press, post-press, and mailing operations. The role emphasizes safety, rapid troubleshooting, and reliable preventative maintenance.

You will work with electrical/ mechanical diagrams, install panels and wiring, and support a 24/7 operation with strong communication within the team. High School diploma required; technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; technical school training preferred.
• Industrial maintenance/electrical experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical diagrams and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Safety-first maintenance across press, post-press, and related operations.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain equipment within manufacturer specifications.
• Install electrical panels, outlets, conduit, wiring, and related components.
• Operate power tools and specialized electrical equipment.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team and supervisor.
• Demonstrate initiative to support 24/7 operations.

Skills

Safety

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Electrical skills

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School training preferred

Tools

Power tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Susquehanna Printing Company- Maintenance Electrician

Steinman Communications Inc Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Susquehanna Printing Company is looking for a Maintenance Electrician to join our team!

The Maintenance Electrician will be responsible for a combination of tasks related to ensuring the proper functioning and reliability of equipment and systems critical to press, post-press/mailroom, and related operations.

Why work with us?

We know that employees are a business’s greatest asset and the primary driver of success. We are committed to attracting and retaining people who are bright, curious, flexible, and energetic to help drive our continued growth and success.

About Us:

Susquehanna Printing Company is part of a long tradition of printing in Lancaster County, bringing decades of industry experience and a commitment to quality to every project. We provide commercial printing, mailing, and finishing services for newspapers, businesses, and organizations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our work includes newspapers, tabloids, books, periodicals, and other printed materials.

Our team manages every stage of the production process, including pre-press, scheduling, page layout, offset printing, inserting, binding, direct mail, and quality control. We utilize advanced equipment, including a Goss Universal 70 offset press and a Heidelberg 632 inserter, to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and reliably. With more than 400 years of combined experience among our pre-press and pressroom staff, we take pride in delivering dependable service, quality results, and cost-effective solutions to meet our customers’ needs.

Susquehanna Printing is conveniently located right off the Greenfield exit on Route 30. There is access to countless shops and restaurants within minutes and easy access to major cities in the Central PA area such as Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C.

Maintenance Technician Essential Job Functions (Full Description):

• Safety: Prioritize safety by performing tasks in a safe and efficient manner, addressing safety issues and deficiencies as the top priority.
• Equipment Understanding: Have a comprehensive understanding of production equipment capabilities, including strong troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance abilities. Respond with a high sense of urgency to troubleshoot, diagnose, and rectify breakdowns promptly to minimize equipment downtime.
• Manufacturer Specifications: Maintain production equipment within manufacturer's specifications.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in reading electrical/mechanical diagrams and blueprint drawings.
• Installation Skills: Capable of properly installing specialized equipment, lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets, conduit, wiring, and phones as needed.
• Mechanical Skills: Show strong mechanical skills and the ability to learn machine shop equipment.
• Operation of Tools: Operate power tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
• Communication Skills: Possess good communication skills to work effectively with the Maintenance Manager, maintenance team, and other departments.
• Electrical Troubleshooting: Be highly skilled in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance, with additional competencies to address mechanical issues as needed.
• Initiative and Development: Demonstrate the drive and initiative to develop skills required to reliably and autonomously support a 24/7 operation.
• Self-Motivation: Display self-motivation and vision for continual improvement in the operation.

These functions collectively contribute to the efficient and safe maintenance of production equipment in an industrial setting.

Salary Information

$26 - $30Hourly Wage

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma or equivalency required, Technical School training preferred.
• Industrial maintenance/operator or industrial electrical/mechanical construction experience preferred

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

• A Variety of equipment throughout the production department (Pre-Press, Post-press & Packaging Distribution Center) such as Image Setters/Processors, Plate-Makers, Presses, Inserters, Stitcher/Trimmers, etc.
• Proficiency with both power and non-power hand tools (drills, saws, wrenches, etc.).
• Electrical diagnostic tools

As a team member at Susquehanna Printing Company, you’ll enjoy:

• 4 weeks PTO to start (pro-rated for first year)
• Paid Holidays
• Benefits: medical, prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, basic life insurance