Printing Prep Technician

Socket.dev; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group is seeking a Decorator Operator to set up and run printing processes on the decorator. The role involves assembling printing materials, updating color atlases, and ensuring paint recipes comply with specifications.

You will review work orders for ink, stock, and equipment needs, and collaborate with Production and Quality teams to ensure standards are met. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail, color vision, and the ability to work to precise specifications in a

Qualifications

• Eye for detail and color accuracy are essential.
• Good color vision and perception of shades and tones.
• Ability to work precisely according to specifications.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Basic graphic knowledge to interpret designs.
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment upkeep.
• General operation and maintenance skills for production lines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare printing materials to run on the decorator.
• Make and update color atlas; approve lithography changes during printing.
• Prepare and control paint compliance with recipes.
• Assemble printing forms and execute printing processes; monitor quality.
• Install printing plates, rollers, screens, and cylinders per specs.
• Review work orders to determine ink, stock and equipment needs.

Skills

Eye to detail

Color vision

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 withProduction and Quality department(Decorator Operator,ShiftMaster,QualityController).
• Application forapproval or non-approval of 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 to specifications
• Team player
• Basic graphic knowledge
• Basic mechanic knowledge
• General operation and maintenance skills

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.