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Maintenance Mechanic

Apply Job ID 30108 Date posted Jan. 16, 2024 Location Sussex, Wisconsin

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.
Quad is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to work at our Sussex, Wisconsin location!
Careers across Quad are defined by a rich legacy of passionate people driven by innovation and motivated to find a better way. Fueled by interesting days, you’ll find hard work is good work, and feel a deep sense of pride in a job well done – something shared by everyone in the community we call Quad.
At Quad, you’ll begin at a competitive wage, with immediate opportunities to advance – driving you to be better than yesterday. 
We offer support at every step of your career with on-site healthcare facilities, 401(k) retirement savings, paid holidays and vacations, and many more great benefits.
You’ll proudly wear Quad blues and stand shoulder to shoulder with the team that’s transforming an industry. Your work matters at Quad.
Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining, mechanical and hydraulic components of production presses and equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring instruments. This position will visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions and keep presses operational. The Maintenance Technician plays an essential role in helping the plant provide high quality product and efficient service to our customers by minimizing operational downtime.
Responsibilities include:
  • Perform mechanical preventative maintenance procedures and repairs on Web Offset presses and Auxiliary equipment.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing of precision machinery and auxiliary equipment, utilizing blueprints, schematics, manufacturer specifications and manuals.
  • Emphasize proactive measures to minimize reactive maintenance.
  • Maintain and repair components on systems such as bearings, gear clutches, couplings, belted and shafted drives and gearboxes.
  • Follow safety instructions while performing tasks and effectively communicate with Press operators, crew members and management.
  • May also perform some basic welding and mechanical tasks.
Required Qualifications
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, with an understanding of the urgency of equipment downtimes
  • Basic knowledge of precision test and calibration equipment to perform preventative maintenance.
  • Basic understanding of components and systems bearings, clutches, gears, belted and shafted drives and pneumatic systems.
  • Ability to understand and follow instructions, troubleshoot effectively and respond quickly to solve equipment malfunctions.
  • Good communication both written and oral.
  • Must provide own set of tools.
  • Must be able to safely operate both hand and power tools.
  • Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule that may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. 

Paid relocation may be available for highly qualified candidates 100+ miles from the plant. Maintenance Mechanic – Wage ranges from $24.75- $40.00 / hour


We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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