1st Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Chemical Manufacturing

About the role

Join Quad’s Chemical Research & Technology (CR/T) team in Hartford, where we manufacture the resins and inks that power our printing operations nationwide. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in keeping our chemical processing equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and processing systems
• Work on pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, augers, pneumatic systems, and other industrial equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Install new equipment and support facility improvement projects
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and technical drawings
• Partner with operations teams to keep production running safely and efficiently
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety standards

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of mechanical experience
• Experience rebuilding rotary vane pumps
• Strong skills in pipe fitting, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and blueprint reading
• Familiarity with metric measurements and mechanical tolerances
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and safety protocols
• Able to work at heights and operate high-lift equipment
• Must have or be willing to acquire basic hand tools
• Physical ability to lift to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and perform repetitive hand/wrist movements

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with ink or chemical processing equipment is a plus

Skills

• Technical aptitude
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and short-term disability
• 401(k) with annual discretionary company match
• Adoption & surrogacy support, pet insurance, and more

Pay

$28.00–$32.00/hr (based on experience)

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts + overtime as needed