Printer Inspector - 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH is seeking a MedTech Printer to operate cylinder printing presses and follow SOPs and work instructions. You will handle press setup, measurements, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure safe operations, consistent quality, and reliable production.

The role includes training and mentoring junior staff, supporting other production tasks, and complying with safety standards. Onsite daily schedule is day shift with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to operate computers, measurement devices, and high-speed production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review production progress and equipment status at start of shift.
• Obtain materials, production docs, ink, squeegees, and screens for each print run.
• Set up feeders, presses, ovens, conveyors, stackers, and UV lights per procedures.
• Create and maintain ink logs and enter production data.
• Perform measurements with drop gauges, CMMs, and multimeters.
• Load materials, monitor operation, and assist with product inspection.
• Stop press when defects are found and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with Inspectors, Maintenance Technicians, and Quality Technicians to fix issues.
• Clean press and complete documentation at end of shift; perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting for printing equipment and processes.
• Train and mentor operators and other printers.

Skills

Basic math

English fluency

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMs

Drop gauges

Multimeters

UV lights

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.

Why 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.

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.