Digital Plant Technician

Printpack; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Printpack, a leading packaging manufacturer, seeks a Digital Plant Technician for our Villa Rica, GA campus. The role requires night shift availability (Mon-Thurs, 10-hour) with overtime as needed to meet customer demand.

Starting pay is $23.58-$35.38/hour plus a $2.50 night shift premium, with potential for weekend scheduling and career growth within a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to read and follow directions in English.
• Willing to work 8/10/12 hour rotating shifts, nights and weekends.
• Able to troubleshoot problems and operate digital plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain digital plant equipment and systems.
• Support quality checks and document results as required.
• Adapt to flexible shifts and overtime to meet customer demands.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading English

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Basic computer skills

Shift flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) position for Digital Plant Technician at our Villa Rica, GA Campus. This position will report to the Digital Plant Supervisor.

This Individual Must Model the Printpack Core Values of: Treating People Right, Caring About What We Do, Being Focused on How We Achieve Results, and Doing What We Say We Will Do.

Primarily Night Shift (Mon-Thurs, 10 hour shift) but must be available to work flexible shifts and overtime as needed to accommodate customer demands.

Starting Pay: $23.58-$35.38/hour (pay based on relevant experience) + $2.50 Night Shift Premium

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be able to read and follow directions in English
• Ability to work any schedule including 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12- hour rotating shift, which may include nights and weekends
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems
• Ability to follow directions clearly, work well independently, multi-task, and work well in a team environment
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Prior basic computer experience or aptitude needed
• Mechanical aptitude and skills to perform technical adjustment and maintenance of the digital plant equipment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience in operating mechanical / electromechanical equipment
• Background and experience with customer mock-ups/packaging prototyping and assembly
• Prior printing and production manufacturing experience
• Prior adhesive lamination experience
• Additional courses in Print Production or Operations and other similar functional areas
• Relevant courses such as chemistry, electronics, color theory and physics
• Background and experience in conventional offset press operation, process color printing, or digital press print production operations
• Understanding the basic concept of prepress
• One to three years forklift experience

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

• Last performance review rated "Performer" or higher
• No disciplinary actions beyond verbal within the past 120 days
• May not be on Performance Improvement Plan ("PIP")
• Must be in current position a minimum of 120 days
• Must be in non-probationary status

COMPETENCIES

• Must have competencies/skills in all areas of teamwork, flexibility, stress tolerance, integrity, initiative, problem solving, cross functional awareness, drive, detail-oriented, and concern for excellence
• Analytical approach to problem solving - Procedure-oriented and methodical individual
• Must maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• Ability to conduct tests and inspections to evaluate quality and performance
• Strong concern for excellence related to print quality, ability to match and detect differences between colors including shades of color and brightness

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to climb, kneel, bend, squat, grasp, push, pull and have fine motor skills
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Understands and utilizes common hand tools, including tape measure, good manual dexterity
• Must be able to successfully pass FarnsworthMunsell 100 Hue Test
• Good visual discrimination

EOE F/M/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disabled/Vet

Printpack is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity not only enhances our work culture - it is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search, please get in touch with us by sending an email to [e-mail]. Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.