Lead Printer Technician

AIDT•Montgomery, AL

4h•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Ensures smooth, high-quality printing by setting up presses, managing inks, overseeing color matching, troubleshooting issues, training operators, and enforcing strict safety/GMP rules, essentially leading the cell to meet production targets with minimal waste while also managing supplies and assisting with breaks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, with 3-5 years prior Printing experience and technical certifications in printing technology.
Experience working with machinery
Strong interpersonal skills to be able to train, communicate, and lead effectively.
Demonstrated analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled deadlines, respond to emergency situations without loss of efficiency or composure.
Communicate regularly and proactively with all levels of employees regarding problems or issues impacting processes.
Ability to establish and build relationships with internal customers.
Strong record keeping, management of change, and training skills will be key in successfully implementing consistent processes.
Effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate, train, and delegate responsibility to direct reports.
Demonstrated ability to work without supervision.
Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship.
Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement.
Good understanding of mechanical principles and applications.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical equipment and tool prints.
Work an 8-hour shift with overtime as required
Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to climb ladders.
Ability to lift 35 lbs.
Speak and hear constantly.
Use of fingers, hands and arms constantly.

Responsibilities

Machine operation and setup: Set up and operate dry offset printing presses for new jobs, including managing all changeovers according to job schedule.
Quality control: Monitor production runs to ensure high-quality results and identify/correct defects by adjusting ink balance, color registration, and pressure.
Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on printing machinery to keep it in optimal working order.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve any technical or mechanical issues that arise during the printing process.
Ink management: Mix and adjust inks to match specified colors for each job.
Production support: Ensure all necessary components are available, manage production paperwork, and conduct proper handovers to the next shift.
Training: Provide training and guidance to other print operators to ensure efficient and effective production.
Create a positive work environment by ensuring an “Open Door” culture and fostering the positive exchange of ideas.
Develop employees for next level opportunities to ensure your and their progression within the organization.
Lead the Preventative Maintenance and Tooling/ Set-up Teams
Continuously reduce line changeover time and improve post changeover line productivity.
Work with plant maintenance team to troubleshoot equipment operating issues and develop corrective and preventive actions to avoid them.
Ensure products meet specifications.
Continuous improvement efforts to improve process and equipment productivity.
Demonstrate ability to initiate and perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action to drive improvement.
Stay up to date on evolving equipment and methods, implementing as necessary.
Ensure compliance with the requirements of GMP, SQF, Safety and Standards of Conduct policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.