Print Technician

Placon Corporation•West Springfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Placon is seeking a technically skilled Print Technician to support high-volume production through precise machine setup, press changeovers, process monitoring, and print quality verification. This role is responsible for operating print and label equipment to established production standards while maintaining equipment readiness, product quality, safety compliance, and accurate shift communication in a regulated manufacturing environment. Available positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts only. Compensation $18.85 per hour, with consideration given to relevant manufacturing, printing, machine operation, or technical production experience. Shift differential is offered based on assigned shift schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of manufacturing, machine operation, printing, packaging, or related production experience
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting capability, and ability to follow established operating procedures
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to complete training, safety, quality, documentation, and production requirements
Ability to detect minor color variation and perform physical production tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dry offset printing equipment
Experience with computer and software systems
Experience with quality control principles
Experience with Statistical Process Control
Organization skills
Time management skills
Basic technical troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Set up, change over, and operate print and label production equipment in accordance with established process parameters, production standards, and quality requirements
Operate machines at or above standard rates while packing finished parts to specification
Audit print quality throughout production runs, identify label defects or color variation, and escalate or correct nonconformances in partnership with the Print Operations Leader and appropriate support personnel
Set up and operate key machine systems, including the vision system, emergency stop, feed section, label section, unload section, and packing section on label machines with minimal assistance
Receive, issue, organize, and maintain cup and lid label inventory within the designated storage area
Perform routine preventative maintenance, equipment cleaning, and production area housekeeping to support machine readiness and operational efficiency
Complete required shift documentation, production paperwork, and job status communication to ensure continuity between shifts
Maintain reliable attendance and support effective shift transitions through accurate documentation and verbal hand-off of job status, production updates, and equipment concerns