Printing Prep Technician

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

Job summary

CANPACK Group in Lackawanna County, PA is seeking a Decorator Operator for the D Crew – Nights to set up jobs and manage color printing processes.

You will gather materials, update the color atlas, and approve lithography while coordinating with Production and Quality to ensure quality, on-time delivery. Strong color vision, attention to detail, and basic graphic/mechanical knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for color accuracy and print quality.
• Good color vision to distinguish color nuances across inks and shades.
• Ability to follow precise specifications and process steps.
• Team player capable of coordinating with Production and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Gather and prepare printing materials to set up jobs and labels.
• Make and update the color atlas.
• Approve lithography during printing and modify colors as needed.
• Prepare and control paint recipes to ensure compliance.
• Install printing plates, rollers, screens, and cylinders per specification.
• Review work orders for ink, stock, and equipment needs.
• Record daily time and material usage for printed products.
• Maintain compliance with quality, health, safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Eye to detail

Color vision

Specifications

Team player

Graphic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Operations & maintenance

Job description

Works Schedule:

D Crew - Nights

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 withProduction and Quality department(Decorator Operator,ShiftMaster,QualityController).

• Application forapprovalor non-approvalof usinggraphic design for production(compliance with project).

• Identification and suspension of a faultypoolof 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 tospecifications

• 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 10lbsorless F 11-25lbs F 25-50+ lb- O
Push/Pull 10lbsor less F 11-25lbs 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.

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.