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The N2 Company

The N2 Company

Franchise-based local advertising via community magazines

Maintenance Technician

Full-Time
$64k - $67k/yr
Junior, Mid
Irving, TX, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Have 1-3 plus years of experience repairing or maintaining heavy machinery, packaging equipment, printing equipment, or similar equipment.
  • Be able to read basic electrical and mechanical diagrams and equipment manuals.
  • Have basic computer skills and be comfortable learning maintenance and diagnostic software.
  • Be available to work 2nd shift, Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM, with occasional additional hours for major repairs or emergencies.
  • Complete required background, motor vehicle, and drug screenings.
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues on digital presses, sheeting lines, and binding equipment.
  • Perform and document preventive maintenance to keep equipment reliable and reduce downtime.
  • Help operators troubleshoot equipment issues and provide basic coaching on proper equipment operation.
  • Handle equipment setups, including blade changes, roller adjustments, and glue pot maintenance.
  • Prepare and replace equipment components during changeovers or repairs to keep production moving.
  • Manage spare parts and maintenance supplies to ensure needed materials are available when repairs are required.
  • Use HP HoloLens XR and other diagnostic tools to identify equipment issues and coordinate technical support.
  • Maintain equipment safeguards and visual guides to support safe and consistent machine operation.
  • Work with facility teams and equipment vendors to address maintenance and technical issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with HP PageWide, HP Indigo, Hunkeler, Muller Martini, Standard Horizon, or similar printing and finishing equipment.
  • Familiarity with 5S, quick changeovers, or other methods used to improve equipment efficiency.
  • Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers, sensors, drives, pneumatic systems, or hydraulic systems.
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management system software, augmented reality/virtual reality diagnostic tools, or digital printing systems.
  • Experience finding ways to reduce equipment downtime and improve production processes.

About the company

The N2 Company creates hyper-local print magazines and digital marketing for specific communities and runs a franchise network of over 500 Area Directors who manage territories and sell ads. It publishes more than 800 custom magazines under brands such as Stroll, Greet, Real Producers, and BeLocal, distributed to affluent neighborhoods, real estate communities, and new movers, with content contributed by local residents. Hyport Digital provides digital marketing services to complement print advertising. Its goal is to help local businesses reach community-minded customers by delivering targeted, community-focused content through print and digital channels.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Irving, Texas

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New markets launch weekly, keeping franchise growth momentum visible in September 2026.
  • June 23, 2026 America 250 campaigns pushed more print stories online for wider reach.
  • Hyport Digital and N2 Digital add recurring revenue beyond neighborhood magazine advertising.

What critics are saying

  • BBB logged 34 complaints in three years, including 20 closed during 2026.
  • Former franchisees allege termination clauses let N2 seize pipelines and closed accounts without compensation.
  • Print-ad dependence faces erosion if local businesses shift budgets to Google and Meta within two years.

What makes The N2 Company unique

  • Since 2004, N2 built 800 custom publications for affluent neighborhoods and niche communities.
  • September 14, 2026 marked 10 years of franchising and nearly 900 locally owned magazine businesses.
  • N2GIVES donated $30 million since 2016, reinforcing a values-driven employer brand.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Training Programs

Company News

PR Newswire
Sep 14th, 2026
N2 Company reaches 800+ hyperlocal publications after 10 years of franchising across US

The N2 Company is celebrating 10 years of franchising, having grown to nearly 900 locally owned magazine businesses across all 50 states. Founded in 2004, N2 converted to a franchise model in 2016 and now has more than 500 franchisees operating hyperlocal publications including Stroll, Greet, Real Producers, BeLocal, and Uniquely You. Most franchise owners come from non-publishing backgrounds, including corporate sales, marketing, education, healthcare, and real estate. The company has appeared on Inc. 5000's fastest-growing private companies list for eight consecutive years and ranks among Entrepreneur's Franchise 500. Each franchisee operates a magazine focused on a specific neighbourhood, community, or industry, with new markets launching weekly.