Direct Print Technician

NEVEON Executive Committee; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm located in Pittston, Pennsylvania is looking for a Direct Print Technician for the full-time night shift. This role is vital for keeping production operations running smoothly. Key tasks include setting up printing machines, assisting in production, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates need a High School Diploma, experience in printing plastics, and strong mechanical abilities. The company values diversity and encourages all individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with printing plastics required.
• Strong technical/mechanical ability needed.
• Must be flexible to support various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Printing Machines efficiently.
• Conduct print and product changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technical degree preferred

Job description

Greiner Packaging is seeking a Direct Print Technician to join our team in Pittston TWP, Pennsylvania. This position is essential to maintaining smooth production operations at our manufacturing plant.

This position is responsible for assisting in the set up and running of Printing Machines and Print Department.

Main Responsibilities

• Set up machines to run at optimum speed
• Assist with the efficient running of the Department
• Train Packers as per training plan, if needed
• Carry out print and product changeovers on printing machines
• Provide support to ensure machine efficiency targets are achieved (trouble‑shooting)
• Organize cover for breaks to optimum effect
• Cover breaks to maximize machine hours, if necessary
• Co‑ordinate the set up and approval of new prints
• Approve new prints when required
• Operate machines as and when required
• Carry out minor maintenance tasks
• Minimize waste & scrap and record relevant data
• Provide assistance and/or technical support to maintenance
• Check print tooling and return to storage after production
• Prepare and check changeover trolleys
• Carry out First Off Verifications on Print
• Establish optimum production speed for new products
• Co‑ordinate the set up and print approval of new prints
• Raise orders for printing department consumables weekly (i.e. ink, blanket, tape)
• Report maintenance faults to the shift leader
• Conduct Print verifications and perform quality checks.
• Fill out Production Records
• Housekeeping of work areas / 5s
• Clean specific machine components as required during changeover/Cleaning and inspecting carton packer if applicable
• Ensure all Food Safety / Hygiene / GMP requirements are adhered to at all time to ensure high levels of product safety and quality.
• Requires hand washing multiple times throughout a shift, including exposure to cleaning agents that may be harsh to the skin. (PPE Provided)
• Organize cell/day to day decision making and support team members
• Participation in team discussions and meetings, particularly at shift handover
• Provide Mentoring to departments requirements
• Carry out print and product changeovers on printing and decorating machines applying Synergy when able to
• Overlap at shift change
• Participations in projects or continuous improvement initiatives
• Training of other operators as required
• Fulfill all duties as outlined in department specific work instructions/procedures or the training matrix and other duties as required

Required Skills

• High School Diploma
• Experience with printing plastics, strong technical/mechanical ability, self‑motivated, great team worker, positive attitude.
• Must be flexible to help wherever needed.
• Two‑year technical degree preferred.
• Flexibility in relation to shifts
• Technical proficiency

Job Type: Full-time, Night Shift

We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants – regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.