Print Technician

Placon Corporation; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Placon Corporation, located in West Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a technically skilled Print Technician to support high-volume production. The role involves operating print and label equipment, ensuring product quality, and adhering to safety compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This position is available on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with compensation starting at $18.85 per hour based on relevant experience. Candidates should have a minimum of one year in machine operation, with preferred experience in printing or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year manufacturing, machine operation, or printing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to detect minor color variation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate print and label production equipment.
• Audit print quality and identify defects.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machine operation

Quality control principles

Mechanical aptitude

Basic technical troubleshooting

Job description

Print Technician

Placon is seeking a technically skilled Print Technician to support high‑volume production through precise machine setup, press changeovers, process monitoring, and print quality verification. This role is responsible for operating print and label equipment to established production standards while maintaining equipment readiness, product quality, safety compliance, and accurate shift communication in a regulated manufacturing environment. Available positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts only.

Compensation

$18.85 per hour, with consideration given to relevant manufacturing, printing, machine operation, or technical production experience.

Shift differential is offered based on assigned shift schedule.

Work Schedule

This position supports production operations on our 2nd and 3rd Shifts.

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Mon-Fri
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am Sun-Thur
• Maintain reliable attendance and support effective shift transitions through accurate documentation and verbal hand‑off of job status, production updates, and equipment concerns

Responsibilities

• Set up, change over, and operate print and label production equipment in accordance with established process parameters, production standards, and quality requirements
• Operate machines at or above standard rates while packing finished parts to specification
• Audit print quality throughout production runs, identify label defects or color variation, and escalate or correct nonconformances in partnership with the Print Operations Leader and appropriate support personnel
• Set up and operate key machine systems, including the vision system, emergency stop, feed section, label section, unload section, and packing section on label machines with minimal assistance
• Receive, issue, organize, and maintain cup and lid label inventory within the designated storage area
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, equipment cleaning, and production area housekeeping to support machine readiness and operational efficiency
• Complete required shift documentation, production paperwork, and job status communication to ensure continuity between shifts

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of manufacturing, machine operation, printing, packaging, or related production experience
• Preferred qualifications include experience with dry offset printing equipment, computer and software systems, quality control principles, Statistical Process Control, organization, time management, and basic technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting capability, and ability to follow established operating procedures
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to complete training, safety, quality, documentation, and production requirements
• Ability to detect minor color variation and perform physical production tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

EEO Statement

Placon requires that employees have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, Placon does not sponsor candidates for non‑immigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

Placon is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

This role requires the ability to work through differing perspectives and resolve conflict in a respectful and professional manner consistent with The Placon Way.