Ink Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Quad – CR/T Facility, Hartford, WI
Pay: $28.00–$32.00/hr (based on experience)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts + overtime as needed
Note: This position is located at Quad’s CR/T (Chemical Research & Technology) site—not the print plant off Hwy. 60.

About the Role

Join a specialized team at Quad’s CR/T facility, 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. This is a hands-on role in a dynamic industrial environment—not a traditional print shop.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair equipment, including rotary vane pumps, pneumatic pumps, electric motors, belt drives, augers, gearboxes, and vacuum pumps.
• Install new machinery and support process upgrades.
• Develop and follow SOPs for proactive preventive maintenance.
• Use technical documentation to ensure proper tensions, speeds, tolerances, pressures, and flows.
• Support a safe work environment through lockout/tagout procedures and basic electrical safety.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.
• Ability 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
• 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.
• A culture that values innovation, safety, and long-term career growth.

Ready to join a team that values your skills and supports your growth? Apply today and become part of Quad’s commitment to excellence in ink manufacturing.