Printing Prep Technician

CANPACK Group; Olyphant, Northern (Lackawanna County, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CANPACK Group in Olyphant, PA is hiring a Printing Prep Technician to gather printing materials, set up jobs and ensure accurate color matching and plate preparation for decorator runs.

You will monitor ink and stock, verify EAN codes, and maintain records while coordinating with Production, Quality, and Graphics teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Eye to detail
• Good color vision/perception
• Ability to work to specifications
• Team player
• Basic graphic knowledge
• Basic mechanic knowledge
• General operation and maintenance skills

Responsibilities

• Gather all printing materials required to set up a job/label for the decorator.
• Assist in selecting and installing printing plates, rollers, screens and cylinders as per specification.
• Monitor ink, stock and equipment needs and report discrepancies to the graphics coordinator.
• Maintain accuracy of time and material usage records in SAP and other systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality procedures and participate in Integrated Quality Management.

Job description

## Printing Prep TechnicianApply: Olyphant, Pennsylvania: Full time: Posted Today: R4150**Work Schedule:****TBD** **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 OOther 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.If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.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.