Adjusting Maintenance Technician – Day Shift

Now hiring for a Adjusting Maintenance Technician – Direct Hire

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $39.00 per hour

Schedule: Day Shift

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Adjusting Maintenance Technician to support the setup, adjustment, troubleshooting, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of envelope converting equipment. This role is critical to maintaining machine uptime, product quality, and efficient production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate assigned envelope converting and folding equipment.
• Perform changeovers, size changes, timing adjustments, feeder adjustments, and folding/gumming setup.
• Troubleshoot machine issues related to quality, jams, registration, sealing, delivery systems, and production flow.
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) activities and routine equipment maintenance.
• Diagnose and address mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, sensor, and control-related issues within skill level.
• Document maintenance activities, PM completion, machine setups, parts usage, and equipment condition.
• Support production teams by maintaining machine readiness and reliability.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE, machine guarding, and housekeeping requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in manufacturing, converting, packaging, printing, maintenance, or a related production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, measuring devices, gauges, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read production specifications, work instructions, machine manuals, and preventive maintenance checklists.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.

Preferred

• Experience with envelope converting, folding, feeder, gumming, delivery, and control systems.
• Hands-on maintenance experience, including lubrication, mechanical repairs, and equipment rebuild support.
• Experience training operators or technicians on machine setup, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing equipment.

Career Levels

Level I – Entry-Level Adjuster

• Supports machine setups, startup checks, routine adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, and safety inspections.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing, mechanical, maintenance, or converting experience preferred.

Level II – Skilled Adjuster

• Independently performs routine setups, changeovers, size changes, timing adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
• 2–5 years of related machine setup, adjustment, or troubleshooting experience preferred.

Level III – Advanced Adjuster Technician

• Handles complex setups, advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements.
• 5–7 years of maintenance, adjusting, or troubleshooting experience preferred.

Level IV – High-Speed Web Folder Expert

• Expert-level setup and adjustment of high-speed web folders and converting equipment.
• Leads advanced maintenance, rebuilds, reliability projects, and technician training.
• 7+ years of envelope converting, maintenance, troubleshooting, or reliability experience preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Attention to detail
• Reliability and accountability
• Team-oriented attitude
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently and solve problems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while following all safety procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)