Night Shift - Printer Operator (4:45p-5:00a)

TekniPlex; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits eligibility on day 1 (medical

Paid Time Off from day 1

8 paid holidays and 1 personal day

401K + company match

DailyPay

Job summary

Tekni-Plex invites applications for an experienced Printer Operator at our newly built Van Wert, OH manufacturing plant. You will set up, run, and supervise the printing process to ensure accurate carton production, adjusting settings and monitoring quality.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot issues. We offer competitive wages, benefits eligibility on day 1, PTO, holidays, 401(k) match, and DailyPay.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required to load, adjust and operate printers.
• Detail-oriented with ability to monitor color consistency and print quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor printer issues and identify quality defects.
• Ability to handle plates, ink loading and routine machine adjustments.
• Willingness to follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up printer processes according to job specifications, including loading ink and plates.
• Adjust machine settings to optimize print quality, color accuracy, and application.
• Monitor printing runs to identify and address potential issues like misprints or color variations.
• Maintain detailed run records, logging job numbers, print settings and quality issues.
• Inspect printers for defects and perform basic machine maintenance; escalate repairs as needed.
• Adhere to safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting potential hazards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Job description

PRINTER OPERATORS NEEDED

NEWLY BUILT MANUFACTURING PLANT

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH

(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)

The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant

is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp egg carton products. Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture! www.Tekni-Plex.com

SUMMARY

Responsible for setting up, operating and managing the printing process, ensuring accurate production of printed cartons by adjusting printer settings, monitoring quality, and troubleshooting issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Setup printer processes according to job specifications, including loading ink and plates.
• Adjust machine settings to optimize print quality, color accuracy, and application.
• Monitor printing runs to identify and address potential issues like misprints or color variations.
• Maintaining detailed run records, logging job numbers, print settings and quality issues.
• Inspect printers for defects and performs basic machine maintenance; esaclate any machine repairs needed.
• Adheres to safety procedures, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reporting potential hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to monitor printing process for defects.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor issues and identify quality issues.
• Physical stamina to handle plates and changeovers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Production facility with loud machinery and varying temperatures
• May involve repetitive movements and standing for long periods

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

• Competitive wage - depending upon specialized skillset & level of experience.
• Benefits eligibility on 1st day of month after hire (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• DailyPay available