Cylinder Technician II

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 79,600,000 - 89,658,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Life, accident, disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking a Cylinder Technician II in Morristown, TN for day shift with overtime as needed. You will inspect, repair, maintain, and manage printing cylinders, applying cylinder technology and product history to determine required polishing, re-chroming, or re-engraving work.

You will operate a chrome-plating machine and lathe, follow GMP and safety policies, maintain logs, and coordinate with press teams to ensure cylinders meet production needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain logs and records accurately and on time.
• Forklift certification and ability to operate forklift safely.
• Knowledge of cylinder history and repair processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain printing cylinders and related components.
• Polish, re-chrome, and re-engrave cylinders as needed.
• Operate chrome-plating machine and lathe for corrective actions.
• Work with press crews to identify and resolve cylinder-related issues.
• Maintain cylinder history records and inventory in the database.

Skills

Cylinder inspection

Maintenance

Forklift operation

Record keeping

Polishing

Chroming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chrome-plating machine

Lathe

Forklift

Job description

Summary Description

The Cylinder Technician II supports high-quality printing operations by inspecting, preparing, repairing, maintaining, and managing printing cylinders used throughout the production process. Reporting to the Graphics Manager, this position applies cylinder technology and product history to determine when cylinders require polishing, re-chroming, re-engraving, or other corrective work.

Position:

Cylinder Technician II

Location:

Morristown, TN

Shift:

Day Shift | Overtime as required

Pay Rate:

$27.78–$31.29/hour

Summary Description

The Cylinder Technician II supports high-quality printing operations by inspecting, preparing, repairing, maintaining, and managing printing cylinders used throughout the production process. Reporting to the Graphics Manager, this position applies cylinder technology and product history to determine when cylinders require polishing, re-chroming, re-engraving, or other corrective work.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cylinder Inspection & Maintenance

• Follow all plant and department safety policies and procedures and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain company health, housekeeping, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Apply cylinder technology and experience to determine polishing, re-chroming, and re-engraving requirements.
• Inspect incoming cylinders to verify that required work has been completed.
• Inspect cylinders to confirm they have been engraved according to applicable requirements.
• Perform general cylinder preparation, repair, maintenance, handling, receiving, and storage activities.
• Follow established procedures for polishing cylinders.
• Operate the chrome-plating machine to correct minor cylinder damage.
• Operate the lathe to support impression-related work.
• Properly handle and store cylinders to help prevent damage and maintain production readiness.
• Use experience and product history to make appropriate decisions regarding cylinder condition and required corrective actions.

Press & Production Support

• Work closely with Press crews to identify and resolve press, production, ink, impression, and cylinder-related issues.
• Assist Press teams with corrective actions when cylinder or printing issues are identified.
• Perform pump maintenance for the presses.
• Help troubleshoot cylinder-related issues that may impact print quality or production performance.
• Coordinate with Graphics and Press team members to ensure cylinders are properly prepared for production requirements.
• Support production needs and respond to cylinder-related issues as they arise.

Cylinder Tracking & Department Support

• Build and maintain cylinder history records within the computer database.
• Review cylinder inventory and database information as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible logs and records.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Work overtime as required to support production needs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You are certified as a Cylinder Technician I.
• You are forklift certified.
• You can follow instructions and complete assignments on time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• You can maintain logs and records accurately, legibly, and on time.
• You demonstrate the desire, ability, and initiative to continue advancing through the progression process.
• You can use your experience and product history to make sound judgment calls regarding cylinder conditions and production needs.
• You maintain high standards of professionalism when working with customers and coworkers.
• You can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer and organizational skills are a plus.
• You are available to work overtime when required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.