Printing Technician

Job Description SummaryPrintpack Rigid is seeking a candidate to fill a Printing Technician position in our Newport News, VA Facility on night shift. This position will report to the Print Manager and his/her key responsibility is to operate the Print press safely and efficiently, in accordance with specifications and quality standards.Shift options available- 8 hour or 12 hour shifts

$2.50 an hour shift differential

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Maintain machines in good working order by cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting.
• Examine printed copy for correct ink density, position on cups and registration.
• Set appropriate speeds, flows, colors, temperatures, and positions for printing.
• Examine and produce specific job orders.
• Verify ink specifications, ink presses, change ink and adjust ink flow.
• Meet production schedules and throughput yield targets.
• Collaborate with other technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues.
• Post and adhere to lockout/tagout, hazardous material handling and hearing and eye standards.
• Keep records of materials used and time needed for projects.
• Maintain data on printing outputs produced, supplies consumed, and equipment maintenance and repairs performed.
• Follow cup print quality standards for the printer start-up and acceptance testing.
• Perform quality checks.

**QUALIFICATIONS

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Required:

• High School Diploma/GED or minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy machinery or equipment.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnet, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends (36/48 weekly shifts), and holidays as needed.

Preferred:

• Previous printing experience (Dry offset, Flexographic or Rotogravure)
• Previous experience on Polytype or Van Dam cup printers
• Previous experience working with Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
• Previous experience using industry standard tools (pneumatic and electrical)
• Previous experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Inventory Managing Software.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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This position has no supervisory duties.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to perform the following: bending, lifting, repetitive motions, walking, and squatting.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Flexographic Printing Press
• Calipers and Micrometers