Printer Inspector - 1st Shift

100293 Johnson Medtech LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Growth opportunities

Hands-on printing equipment

Mentor teammates

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a MedTech Printer to operate cylinder printing presses and ensure quality, safety and on-time production. This onsite role requires basic math, English fluency and ability to read instructions, with daily setup, measurement and troubleshooting tasks.

You will train and mentor less-experienced team members, document ink and process data, and work with maintenance/quality staff to resolve defects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions.
• Ability to operate computers, measurement devices and high-speed production equipment.
• Experience with equipment setups, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing-only environment.
• Strong safety awareness and respect for workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

• Review production progress and schedule at the start of each shift.
• Obtain materials, production docs, ink, squeegees and screens for each print run.
• Set up feeders, presses, ovens, conveyors, stackers, and UV lights per SOPs.
• Create and maintain ink logs and record production data.
• Take measurements with drop gauges, CMMs and multimeters.
• Load materials, monitor operation and assist with product inspection.
• Stop the press for defects and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with Inspectors, Techs and Quality staff to fix root causes.
• Clean presses and complete documentation after each run.
• Perform daily/weekly preventive maintenance and provide tech support.
• Train and mentor junior operators and inspectors.
• Support other production tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Fluent English

Read/write English

Operate measurements equipment

Equipment setup experience

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Standing production environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Our Team as a MedTech Printer at Johnson Electric! Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite) Salary Range: Starting 17.50/HR Schedule: Day Shift, 5am -3:30, with overtime. As our next MedTech Printer, you will operate cylinder printing presses to produce printed sheets in accordance with standard operating procedures and Global Work Instructions. Your experience with press setup, preventive maintenance, print measurement, and advanced equipment troubleshooting will help ensure safe operations, consistent quality, and reliable production.

What You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Hands-on work with specialized printing equipment and processes.
• Opportunity to train and mentor less-experienced team members.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review production progress, equipment status, material availability, and the production schedule at the beginning of each shift.
• Obtain the required materials, production documentation, ink, squeegees, and screens for each print run.
• Set up feeders, presses, ovens, conveyors, stackers, and UV lights according to applicable procedures.
• Create and maintain ink logs, entering required production data at established intervals.
• Perform required measurements using drop gauges, coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), and multimeters.
• Load materials into the feeder, add and manage ink, monitor equipment operation, and assist with product inspection.
• Stop the press when defects are identified and troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
• Partner with Printer Inspectors, Maintenance Technicians, and Quality Technicians to identify defects, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Clean the press and complete required documentation at the end of each print run or shift.
• Perform scheduled daily and weekly preventive maintenance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for printing equipment and processes.
• Perform specialty printing applications, including thermistor, graphics, and fine-line printing.
• Train and mentor Press Operators, Printer Inspectors, and less-experienced Printers.
• Support other production activities based on workload, scheduling, and qualifications.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions.
• Ability to operate computers, measurement devices, and high-speed production equipment.
• Experience performing equipment setups, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a standing-only production environment.
• Strong safety awareness and respect for workplace hazards.

Bonus Points

• If You Have At least one year of printing press experience.
• Experience with specialty printing processes, including thermistor, graphics, or fine-line applications.
• Experience using drop gauges, CMMs, or multimeters.
• Experience training or mentoring production employees.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro‑mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.