Production Maintenance Mechanic

Nordis Technologies is an innovator and leader in offering technology solutions to improve customer communications and payments. Our patented Expresso™application for streamlining and automating communications and payments is a game-changer. What started as a better way for us to manage production and printing for clients has grown into an important leap forward for transforming how businesses communicate and work.

The Production Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing high-speed production, mail inserting, and finishing equipment, including BlueCrest Rival and Epic insertion systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient daily operations. 

This is a non-exempt position. Employees will be compensated for all hours worked, including overtime, in accordance with applicable laws. 

Work schedules may vary based on production demands and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or on-call support. Any such work will be scheduled and compensated in compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations. 

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mail inserting and finishing equipment to ensure optimal performance 
• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspections, lubrication, alignment, calibration, and part replacement to maximize uptime and reliability 
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control-related issues in a timely manner to minimize production disruption 
• Support machine setups, adjustments, and changeovers to ensure smooth production runs and quality output 
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability 
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and recurring issues accurately in maintenance logs or tracking systems 
• Coordinate with production leadership and equipment operators to prioritize repairs and communicate equipment status 
• Assist with installation, testing, startup, and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment 
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations, including lockout/tagout requirements; report unsafe conditions immediately 
• Demonstrate flexibility to support production needs, including scheduled or unscheduled overtime, weekends, or on-call responsibilities, as required by business needs and in compliance with applicable wage and hour laws 
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of the position
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience maintaining or repairing high-speed production, print, mail inserting, finishing, or other automated equipment 
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot electromechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems 
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings 
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment 
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and equipment adjustments to support uptime, quality, and safe operation 
• Working knowledge of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding 
• Basic computer skills for entering maintenance logs, work orders, and parts tracking information 
• Ability to clearly communicate equipment status, repair needs, and safety concerns to production and maintenance teams 
• Ability to work a schedule that may include overtime, weekends, or on-call support based on business needs 

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience 
• Experience with high-speed mail inserting platforms such as BlueCrest Rival, Epic insertion equipment, and similar systems 
• Experience with related production equipment such as inkjet systems, cutters, folders, feeders, tabbers, strappers, conveyors, and motors