Production Technician

When a press goes down, the whole floor feels it. On your shift, you're the one who gets it running again. You know the printers and dryers inside and out, you stay on top of the maintenance that stops problems before they start, and you notice when a print starts to drift before anyone else does. You also lead the operators who run the machines, showing them how to work safely, hit their numbers, and get every shirt right.

This job is for someone who likes fixing things and likes helping people get better at their work. You'd rather jump in and solve the problem than wait for someone else to, and your team can count on you to stay steady when something breaks. If you take pride in a well-kept press, a line that keeps moving, and a crew that knows what they're doing, come join the Life is Good production team!

Why This Job Exists

Well-running press equipment is the foundation of the production floor, and this role exists to keep it that way. You are the technical go-to for the printers and dryers on your shift, responsible for their maintenance, repair and print quality, and for supporting the operators who run them. When equipment goes down or print quality slips, you're the first person the team looks to. Your technical skill and leadership keep the line moving and the product right.

We have the following shift available:

WEEKEND SHIFT 2: Saturday, Sunday and Monday (3 12-hour days) 5:30 PM - 5:30 AM

IMPORTANT DETAILS

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Our market-based compensation strategy determines base pay for our jobs. You can use any of the publicly available tools to predict what you might earn here. All permanent roles are eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance, to which you will make a significant contribution.

This an on site role at our Hudson, NH location.

Everyone who applies will get a response from a human. Although we love and use AI regularly, you're about to put a lot of heart and skill into this application and deserve a human response. You'll get one. If you don't answer the questions or meet the requirements below, you'll get a swift and kind rejection.

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Requirements

What You Know and Have Done

• You have 1+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial or production equipment.
• You have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical (including 120/240V and basic 3-phase), pneumatic and heating systems.
• You can read schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• You are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, multimeters and basic diagnostic equipment.
• You have strong troubleshooting skills and can work independently under pressure.
• You use Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and are comfortable logging work, tracking parts and placing orders on a computer.
• You can read and follow work instructions, safety procedures and equipment manuals in English.
• You can stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, push and pull throughout your shift, and frequently lift 30–50 lbs.
• You are comfortable working in a production environment with noise, heat from dryers and curing equipment, inks and chemicals (PPE provided).
• You are flexible and available to respond to breakdowns outside normal hours as needed.
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with digital printing or textile decoration equipment is a plus.

What You'll Do

• You perform scheduled daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on production equipment, including digital printing presses, conveyor dryers and related systems.
• You diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and heating issues quickly to minimize downtime, and escalate to vendors or contractors when needed.
• You handle machine setup, changeovers, calibration and adjustments (such as dryer temperatures, belt speeds and press registration) to meet quality standards.
• You keep print quality consistent across all machines and operators.
• You train and coach press operators on safe, productive machine operation, daily checks and basic machine care, and help the team hit its output targets.
• You maintain a spare-parts inventory for critical equipment: tracking usage, setting reorder points and working with equipment vendors to source parts.
• You keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, downtime and parts used, along with equipment manuals, settings and service history.
• You identify recurring failures, recommend fixes and upgrades, and help plan equipment installs and relocations.
• You follow and help enforce lockout/tagout, electrical and general safety procedures, and document and report all injuries to Management within 24 hours.
• You make sure start- and end-of-shift housekeeping is completed on and around the presses and dryers, and keep the work area clean, organized and safe.
• You perform other duties as assigned.
• How You Show Up
• You show up on time and ready to lead. Your technical expertise and example set the standard for the press team.
• You put safety first, every shift.
• You communicate equipment and quality issues to Management clearly and right away.
• You know and understand the impact of our mission and the Life is Good Superpowers.
• You are skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• You are known for having a positive impact on those around you.
• When You Know You're Successful
• You and your team hit your daily, weekly and annual goals: output targets are met and print quality is consistent across every machine.
• Equipment runs reliably because maintenance is done on schedule and issues are diagnosed and resolved quickly.
• Unplanned downtime drops over time, and the right spare parts are on hand when they're needed.
• You set an excellent example for the production team and follow all performance and safety guidelines.