Trading Card Mechanic

Mittera Creative + Tech; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Policies

Short and Long-Term Disability

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Mittera Creative + Tech is seeking a Trading Card Mechanic to maintain and optimize equipment used in printing, packaging, and processing of trading cards in our Arlington, TX facility.

The role involves troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems, calibrating machinery for precise cuts and prints, and collaborating with production and QA teams to improve performance while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, motors, conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on printing presses, cutting machines, laminators, collators, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Calibrate machinery to ensure precise card cutting, printing alignment, packaging, and quality standards.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and production equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs, repair records, and inventory of spare parts.
• Work closely with production, quality assurance, and operations teams to improve equipment performance.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Manual reading

Computer basics

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

Job description

Mittera is looking for a Trading Card Mechanic to join our growing team! The Trading Card Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing production equipment used in the manufacturing, printing, packaging, and processing of trading cards. This role ensures production machinery operates safely and efficiently to meet quality and output standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on printing presses, cutting machines, laminators, collators, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify wear, damage, or potential equipment failures.
• Calibrate machinery to ensure precise card cutting, printing alignment, packaging, and quality standards.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Install, test, and commission new machinery and production equipment.
• Maintain maintenance logs, repair records, and inventory of spare parts.
• Work closely with production, quality assurance, and operations teams to improve equipment performance.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs.

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification or vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing equipment repair, or a related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic equipment.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance tracking systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with printing, packaging, or card production equipment.
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.

Physical Requirements

• Requires use of proper body mechanics with pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, squatting, kneeling, and bending.
• Pushing/pulling and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires fine‑motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity, and coordination.
• Requires near visual acuity.Requires working around and operating departmental equipment.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
• Requires the ability to function in a professional manner under stressful circumstances.

Work Environmental Factors

• Full‑time position with some flexibility required for urgent projects.
• Climate‑controlled production environment.
• May involve exposure to machinery noise and heated equipment.

Benefits

Mittera is a leading‑edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data‑driven revelations, bar‑raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Policies
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.