Trading Card Mechanic

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.
• Aid in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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