Job Description

Phoenix Color® is a premier full-service, full-color printer with over 40 years of superior print experience. Drawing on a broad spectrum of materials and decorative technologies, Phoenix Color® produces memorable, value-added components, heavily-illustrated books and specialty commercial products.

Phoenix Color® has been servicing the publishing industry within the United States since 1979 and has formed lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in book publishing.

As a domestic manufacturer, we offer extensive, in-house digital pre-press capabilities and our technologically advanced UV printing platform supports an array of printing and finishing options. Our innovative special effects include foil stamping, UV embellishments and laminations, as well as our trademarked products LithoFoil®, MetalTone™, Look of Leather™ and VibraColor™.

Phoenix Color’s® progressive innovation and commitment to quality will give your product the optimum eye-catching edge required in today’s competitive marketplace.

Are you a versatile, hands-on troubleshooter who can seamlessly jump from mechanical repairs to complex electrical systems? We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep our high-speed manufacturing facility running smoothly and safely.

In this role, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain automated plant machinery, industrial electrical systems, and facility equipment. From routine preventative maintenance to critical emergency repairs, your technical expertise will directly impact our production success.

Pay: $25.75/hr. - $33.25/hr. (+$1.00 Night Shift Differential)

Shift: Monday – Thursday 6pm to 6am

Location: 18249 Phoenix Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21742

Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!

Job Responsibilities:
• Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair: Maintain and repair complex plant machinery including valves, conveyors, compressors, pumps, pneumatic hydraulics, and boilers.

• Electrical & Automation Systems: Diagnose, repair, or replace control devices (switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, etc.) and design/install industrial electrical systems.

• Machining & Fabrication: Safely operate machine shop tools (welders, drill presses, grinders, lathes, mills, and hand tools) to fabricate custom parts and modify existing equipment according to SOPs.

• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and PM tasks independently or alongside plant personnel to prevent unexpected downtime.

• Digital Documentation: Accurately log repairs, inspections, and work orders within the department’s software tracking program.

• Facility & On-Call Support: Assist with general facility maintenance as needed, maintain a valid driver’s license to drive company vehicles, and remain available for emergency after-hours "call-in" support.

What You Bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of machine repair and maintenance experience, preferably within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Education: Technical training with a concentration in machine mechanics or industrial electricity is strongly preferred.

• Technical Skills: Highly mechanically inclined with a strong attention to detail. Knowledge of Relay Logic and the ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics is a major plus.

• Core Competencies: Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, as well as collaborate effectively with a broader production team. Must be able to read, understand, and execute complex written instructions.

• License: A valid State or Government-issued Driver’s License is required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts; comfortably kneel, bend, and reach for extended periods.

• Strength & Heights: Ability to safely lift and carry up to 60 lbs, climb ladders, and work comfortably at high elevations.

• Environment: Adaptable to working in varying plant conditions, which may include potential exposure to controlled, non-toxic chemical mists or vapors typical of a manufacturing facility.

What we offer:
• Clean and safe work environment
• Work-life balance
• Growth and promotion opportunities
• Great culture and co-workers
Learn more at www.phoenixcolor.com.

Phoenix Color provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.