Printer's mechanics are responsible for the installation and maintenance of printing machines and other equipment in printing companies. Due to technological advances this work has become very specialized and an important part of the industry.
Printer’s mechanics mount, install, maintain, repair, move and rearrange a wide variety of machines and equipment. These mechanics assemble, install and test new machines, or parts of machines to integrate their operation with existing machines.
Printer’s mechanics have to complete their work quickly and efficiently, because downtime on a printing machine can lead to huge production losses. It is also necessary for these mechanics to be extremely cautious because negligence can lead to injuries.