Night Shift Press Make-Ready Technician

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Texas; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in Waco is hiring a Press Make Ready Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will clean, prepare, and stage press components to support printing operations and maintain production flow, ensuring quality and safety during setup.

Work with multiple departments, pull and place materials, troubleshoot setup issues, and perform basic process adjustments. PPE is required; lifting up to 50 pounds is part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; manufacturing experience accepted.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and wear PPE as required.
• Strong communication and team-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other departments and teams.
• Prepare printing press parts by cleaning, wiping, and washing components.
• Pull, sort, and place materials on racks, shelves, or bins according to standards.
• Open bales, crates, and containers as needed.
• Troubleshoot issues and make quick setup decisions.
• Make basic process adjustments and monitor product quality.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Support quality and safety policies and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Packing experience

Communication skills

Read manufacturing instructions

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in Waco is hiring a Press Make Ready Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). You will clean, prepare, and stage press components to support printing operations and maintain production flow, ensuring quality and safety during setup.

Work with multiple departments, pull and place materials, troubleshoot setup issues, and perform basic process adjustments. PPE is required; lifting up to 50 pounds is part of the job.