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Mechanic (Print Plant Equipment)

Work Schedule:Full Time
Salary: $35,962 to $65,374
Location:Washington, DC metropolitan area

The press mechanic is responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of all plant printing and photographic equipment required to optimize performance and production capacity, and reduce and/or prevent production downtime.

The mechanic provides support to all sections within the printing plant and have knowledge and skill in a variety of technical disciplines –- hydraulics, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication –- and the ability to apply this knowledge in diagnosing and repairing equipment and machinery malfunctions.


Qualifications:

  • Three to five years proven on the job experience are required on equipment normally found in a commercial printing plant facility.
  • Thorough understanding of the mechanics of all printing and photographic equipment, and the ability to interpret information and wiring schematics in equipment operator's manuals and parts books.
  • Skills to operate and maintain a wide variety of electronic and electrical and mechanical testing equipment and tools, machine shop tools and equipment such as: programmable milling machine, sheer, lathe, brake, press, drill press, welder, variety of saws, plasma cutter, electronic troubleshooting meters and tools, surface grinder, and belt grinder.
  • Ability to diagnose equipment or machinery malfunction, take corrective action, often under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Design new electronic or microprocessing circuitry to meet changing applications or equipment requirements.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. US citizenship is required.

To Apply:

Submit Resume Online

Note: Multiple submissions are unnecessary and will slow the processing of your resume. Of course, if you made an error in your submission or need to update your resume, you may submit another resume. The second resume will overwrite the first.

An equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work force.

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