Printer Inspector - 1st Shift

Johnson Electric•Vandalia, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Electric is hiring an onsite Printer Inspector in Vandalia, Ohio, for a first-shift role. The position operates cylinder printing presses to produce printed sheets in accordance with standard operating procedures and Global Work Instructions. The role involves press setup, preventive maintenance, print measurement, equipment troubleshooting, quality checks, and production documentation. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime, and the starting pay is $17.50 per hour. The position also provides advanced troubleshooting support, performs specialty printing applications such as thermistor, graphics, and fine-line printing, and trains and mentors less-experienced employees. The employee may support other production activities based on workload, scheduling, and qualifications. Johnson Electric describes its workplace as inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and emphasizes employee growth, ownership, and fulfilment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to read and interpret operating instructions.
Ability to operate computers, measurement devices, and high-speed production equipment.
Experience performing equipment setups, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a standing-only production environment.
Strong safety awareness and respect for workplace hazards.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of printing press experience.
Experience with specialty printing processes, including thermistor, graphics, or fine-line applications.
Experience using drop gauges, CMMs, or multimeters.
Experience training or mentoring production employees.

Responsibilities

Review production progress, equipment status, material availability, and the production schedule at the beginning of each shift.
Obtain materials, production documentation, ink, squeegees, and screens for each print run.
Set up feeders, presses, ovens, conveyors, stackers, and UV lights according to applicable procedures.
Create and maintain ink logs and enter required production data at established intervals.
Perform measurements using drop gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and multimeters.
Load materials into the feeder, add and manage ink, monitor equipment operation, and assist with product inspection.
Stop the press when defects are identified and troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
Partner with Printer Inspectors, Maintenance Technicians, and Quality Technicians to identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
Clean the press and complete required documentation at the end of each print run or shift.
Perform scheduled daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for printing equipment and processes.
Perform specialty printing applications, including thermistor, graphics, and fine-line printing.
Train and mentor Press Operators, Printer Inspectors, and less-experienced Printers.
Support other production activities based on workload, scheduling, and qualifications.