2nd Shift Printer

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kansas seeks a skilled print operator to prepare and print graphics, mix and load ink, clean machines, and troubleshoot equipment under supervision. The role focuses on maintaining print quality and equipment reliability in a fast-paced production environment.

Essential duties include operating presses, setting up jobs, finishing screen-printed graphics, and collaborating with the team to meet customer deadlines while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing presses preferred.
• Ability to read job instructions and follow safety procedures.
• Willingness to stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and print graphics, including mixing and loading ink.
• Clean and maintain print equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Set up presses and handle finishing of screen-printed graphics.
• Work to meet customer deadlines with attention to quality and safety.

Skills

Print operation

Ink loading

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Press machinery

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 and prints graphics, including mixing and loading ink, cleaning machines, 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

• 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

• Heated/cooled production atmosphere
• Cement floor; anti-fatigue mats provided
• Clean working environment
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Works with chemicals; PPE required at times

Physical Demands

• 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, minimum 8-hour days. Additional hours as needed to meet customer demands.