Printer
About The Position
The Printer II operates cylinder printing presses and other specialized production equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role includes equipment setup, preventive maintenance, production and ink recordkeeping, print-quality monitoring, measurements, and troubleshooting printing and process issues. The position also performs specialty printing applications and trains and mentors less experienced Printers and Printer Inspectors. The work is performed in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The employee must stand throughout the shift, lift up to 50 pounds, and work safely around high-speed production equipment. The job is located in Vandalia, Ohio, and is scheduled for first shift. The salary range is $20.50 to $22.75 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of printing press experience.
- Ability to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
- Ability to operate measurement devices and high-speed manufacturing equipment.
- Basic math skills and ability to understand operating instructions and production documentation.
- Basic computer skills and ability to accurately enter required production information.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and safely operate in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to stand throughout the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience troubleshooting printing presses or related manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with specialty printing applications such as Thermistor, Graphics, or Fine Line.
- Experience using CMMs, drop gauges, multimeters, or similar measurement equipment.
- Previous experience training or mentoring employees in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate feeders, cylinder presses, ovens, conveyors, stackers, UV equipment, screens, and other printing equipment according to established procedures.
- Prepare materials, inks, screens, and required documentation, and maintain accurate production and ink records.
- Monitor print quality and perform required measurements using drop gauges, CMMs, multimeters, and other measurement equipment.
- Identify defects and troubleshoot equipment and processes, working with Maintenance and Quality to determine root causes and corrective actions.
- Perform equipment cleaning, changeovers, and daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
- Perform specialty print applications, including Thermistor, Graphics, and Fine Line printing.
- Train and mentor less experienced Printers and Printer Inspectors in printing processes, measurement theories, and troubleshooting techniques.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
