Electrician

Electrician 

Manchester, CT 

A great start to a printing career! 

Allied Printing Services Inc. is a family-ran, full-service commercial and financial printer that’s been leading the industry since 1949. With advanced sheetfed, web, large format, digital press capabilities — plus New England’s largest bindery/finishing operation — we’re proud of our history and excited about our future. Now, we’re looking for skilled Cutter Operators to join our growing team.

Position: Electrician I

Join our fast-paced, high-tech printing environment as an Electrician where you’ll keep complex production equipment running at peak performance. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical systems across our facility—helping ensure our presses, bindery equipment, and building systems operate safely and efficiently. If you enjoy hands-on problem solving, varied challenges, and supporting a team that produces high-quality printed products, this role is an excellent fit.

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair on presses, bindery equipment, and facility machinery.

• Maintain, install, and repair electrical components such as motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, switches, and control systems.

• Conduct routine electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and system adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies.

• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation.

• Support facility electrical needs, including lighting, circuitry, and power distribution.

What You Bring

• Electrical License required.
   
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical school or electrician certification preferred.

•  1-5 years experienced rinting or manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, control circuits, and PLC troubleshooting.

• Experience working with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read electrical blueprints and technical schematics.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Solid understanding of safety practices and electrical codes.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements 

 Walking 50% | Standing 50%. Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying 50 lbs. and more.

The Details

Job Type: Full Time
Shifts Available:  1st shift (8:00am- 4:00pm)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service. 

Great Benefits: 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials, Paid Weekly, Growth Opportunities, Employee Referral Bonus, Work-Life Balance, Great Company Culture.

Allied Printing Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, military or veterans' status or any other legally protected status or basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Allied Printing Services prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on these protected categories. If you need an accommodation to apply, please let us know.