1st Shift Printer

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kansas seeks a reliable Printing Press Operator to prepare and print graphics, keep equipment clean, troubleshoot issues, and support finishing tasks on a full-time basis.

You will operate presses, load ink and screens, and ensure high-quality output while adhering to safety protocols and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing presses and handling ink in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot printing issues and maintain print quality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate presses (including registration and set-ups).
• Load screen and ink, print graphics, and finish screen-printed work.
• Troubleshoot and correct printing problems to minimize waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements; meet deadlines.

Skills

Print press operation

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Teamwork

Tools

Printing press equipment

Job description

Who Are We?

Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over seven decades, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for our customers.

Job Summary

Prepares (load screen and ink in press) and prints graphics, keeps printing press clean, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining print equipment, and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Follow safety procedures and practices outlined on the Safety Placard for each piece of equipment
• Operate presses (including registration and set-ups)
• Sharpen a squeegee
• Print across most aspects of printing (fine line to 4-color)
• Prepare, print, and finish screen-printed graphics
• Troubleshoot and correct printing problems
• Print sharp, crisp images with a low error rate
• Understand inks and curing/drying methods (including testing UV cured inks)
• Take initiative and show leadership
• Maintain outstanding attention to detail

Competencies

• Must be able to count accurately
• Well-organized; consistently meets deadlines
• Works in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Works independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Proactive and flexible to meet customer ship dates
• Efficiency knowledge of procedures/processes
• Ability to adhere to instructions
• Customer-oriented approach and positive outlook

Work Environment

• Climate controlled work environment
• Cement floor; anti-fatigue mats provided
• Clean working environment
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Works with chemicals; PPE required at times

Physical Demands

• Must reach Level 3 physical capacity test post-hire
• Occasional walking, sitting, reaching across midline, pinching/picking, feeling, steps in/out of machine, climbing
• Occasional lifting/lowering, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent changing position, reaching, handling
• Constant standing
• Exerts 20–50 lbs. occasionally; 10–25 lbs. frequently; negligible–10 lbs. constantly

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time; Monday–Friday, 8 hour days. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines