Printing Prep Technician

CANPACK Group; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a Decorator Operator to assemble and manage printing components for job runs. The role emphasizes color accuracy, material handling, and adherence to specification while coordinating with Production and Quality teams.

Key tasks include preparing paint recipes, verifying EAN codes, and maintaining equipment. This position requires meticulous attention to detail and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Eye to detail and accuracy in color work.
• Excellent color vision and color discrimination.
• Ability to follow specifications and work precisely.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Basic graphic knowledge and understanding.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
• General operation and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare printing materials for jobs/labels.
• Update color atlas and modify colors during printing.
• Prepare and check paint recipes for compliance.
• Assemble printing forms electronically and run them with control checks.
• Install plates, rollers, screens and cylinders per specs.
• Review work orders for ink, stock, and equipment needs.
• Coordinate with Production and Quality on decorator tasks.
• Report material or design issues to graphics coordinator.
• Operate printing equipment and SAP-based queue management.
• Ensure health, safety and IS regulations are followed.

Skills

Eye to detail

Color vision

Work to specifications

Team player

Graphic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Operations maintenance

Job description

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for gathering all printing materials required to set up a job/label to run on the decorator.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Making and updating the color atlas.
• Color modification (approval of lithography during printing).
• Preparation and control of paint compliance with recipes.
• Electronic assembly of printing forms' images, execution of printing forms, control.
• Select and install printing plates, rollers, screens and cylinders in machine according to specification.
• Review work order to determine ink, stock and equipment needed for production.
• Reporting errors in the project and comments to the graphics coordinator regarding graphic designs,
• Cooperation with Production and Quality department (Decorator Operator, Shift Master, Quality Controller).
• Application for approval or non-approval of using graphic design for production (compliance with project).
• Identification and suspension of a faulty pool of printing plates.
• Identification and suspension of defective paint.
• Application for suspension of printing materials, printing forms and lithography patterns due to EAN code mismatch.
• Keep daily time and material usage reports and records identifying information printed on manufactured products and parts.
• Compliance with DPG regulations and procedures.
• Taking care of entrusted machines, devices, measuring and computer equipment as well as other at the workplace.
• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment – servicing, repairing, adjusting and testing machines, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on a mechanical basis.
• Issuing and receiving print materials, printing forms, lithography patterns based on the queue of orders in SAP.
• Reporting on the absence or damage of lithographic production patterns.
• Checking the compliance of the EAN code on the printed form with the information in SAP.
• Operation of machines and equipment for processing printing forms and mixing paints.
• Issuing and receiving printing materials, printing forms and lithography patterns according to the order queue in SAP.
• Performing entrusted duties resulting from the Integrated Quality Management Systems functioning in the company.
• Performing other work and tasks commissioned by the superior.
• Compliance with health and safety and fire protection regulations, as well as company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Making trial lithography prints.
• Performance of entrusted duties in accordance with the assumptions of the WCM system.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Eye to detail
• Good color vision/perception (primary and derivative colors, color tones)
• Ability to work to specifications
• Team player
• Basic graphic knowledge
• Basic mechanic knowledge
• General operation and maintenance skills

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F 25-50+ lb- O Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F 25-50+ lb- O Stand C Walk C Sit O Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking Sense of Touch Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment Work Environment Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

Company Culture

At CANPACK Group, our success is based on employees' success. Our ability to grow and to be the supplier of choice for our clients is based on building the strongest team possible.

If you are driven by bold and ambitious goal you have what it takes to become a successful member of the CANPACK team! CANPACK has a strong foundation built on close customer relationships, quality excellence and a unique culture and values.

Founded 30 years ago, CANPACK has grown to become one of the leading global players on the international packaging market. We are dedicated to providing our clients with environmentally friendly, modern packaging solutions on time and wherever needed and are looking for forward-thinking, flexible and engaged people to develop with us as we pursue our growth strategy.

CANPACK produces a wide range of aluminum beverage cans, glass bottles, metal closures and containers for food and chemical industries. We operate 29 production sites in 19 countries around the world and sell our products to over 100. With sustainability and corporate social responsibility being an important part of the Groups DNA, CANPACK actively supports initiatives dedicated to environmental protection and local communities.