Printer Inspector - 1st Shift
About The Position
Johnson Electric is hiring an onsite Printer Inspector in Vandalia, Ohio. The role operates cylinder printing presses to produce printed sheets according to standard operating procedures and Global Work Instructions. The position involves press setup, preventive maintenance, print measurement, equipment troubleshooting, specialty printing, and supporting safe, consistent production. The schedule is a day shift from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime. The listed starting pay is $17.50 per hour. The role also includes training and mentoring less-experienced production employees and working with Printer Inspectors, Maintenance Technicians, and Quality Technicians to identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Johnson Electric describes its workplace as inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and highlights opportunities for professional growth and development.
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 the required 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 required 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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Hands-on work with specialized printing equipment and processes.
- Opportunity to train and mentor less-experienced team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
