Lead Printing Technician

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lead Printing Technician to oversee printing operations, drive production efficiency, and uphold print quality standards across all jobs.

You will lead a team of printing operators, coordinate schedules, troubleshoot equipment issues, and ensure safety and accuracy from setup to final inspection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 3-7+ years of printing industry experience with leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of flexographic, offset, digital, gravure, or screen printing processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor printing equipment for optimal performance and quality.
• Review production schedules and prioritize jobs to meet deadlines.
• Verify materials, inks, plates, and specs before production runs.
• Ensure compliance with print quality, color, and registration standards.
• Lead, train, and mentor printing operators and production staff.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor employee performance.
• Promote a safe, productive work environment.
• Perform routine maintenance and equipment adjustments.
• Coordinate major repairs with maintenance or vendors.
• Maintain inventory of inks, plates, and printing supplies.
• Maintain production and quality records as required.
• Provide technical guidance during production challenges.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout production runs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification

Job description

The Lead Printing Technician is responsible for overseeing printing operations, ensuring production efficiency, maintaining print quality standards, troubleshooting equipment issues, and leading a team of printing operators.

Key Activities

• Set up, operate, and monitor printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Review production schedules and prioritize jobs to meet customer deadlines.
• Verify materials, inks, plates, and specifications before production runs.
• Ensure compliance with all print quality, color, and registration standards.
• Minimize downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Lead, train, and mentor printing operators and production staff.
• Assign daily tasks and monitor employee performance.
• Promote a safe, productive, and positive work environment.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Provide technical guidance and support during production challenges.
• Conduct quality inspections throughout production runs.
• Monitor color consistency, print registration, and product specifications.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain production and quality records as required.
• Perform routine maintenance and equipment adjustments.
• Coordinate major repairs with maintenance personnel or vendors.
• Maintain proper inventory of inks, plates, and printing supplies.
• Ensure equipment is operated according to manufacturer guidelines.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and team development.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.

Educations & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 3-7+ years of printing industry experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of flexographic, offset, digital, gravure, or screen printing processes.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.