Printing Tech 1

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Wellbeing program

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas in Morristown, TN, is seeking a Printing Technician I to safely set up, operate, and troubleshoot printing press equipment, ensuring color, registration, and overall quality meet customer specifications.

This hands-on manufacturing role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced production environment. Rotating shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous printing, press, converting, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and printing issues.
• Ability to read and understand job jackets, work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
• Experience with inks, color, registration, or print-quality standards.
• Experience with measurement devices (scales, densitometers, Zahn cups, X-Rite) or similar tools.
• Ability to maintain accurate production logs and records.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional conduct with coworkers and management.
• Willingness to learn and advance within the department.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate printing press equipment per job specs and production requirements.
• Run 5- and 6-color printing jobs with lamination and ensure proper registration and color.
• Review job jackets and production information before and during runs.
• Set up cohesive printing units and pumping stations; connect/disconnect pumps.
• Adjust components to level copy and control haze; set Grafikontr ol per specs.
• Operate web guides, change impression roll sleeves, and thread the press with treater as needed.
• Perform automatic changeovers and manual registration; adjust web tensions.
• Set and adjust nips and impression rollers; control ink specs via viscosity settings.
• Charge and reject rolls per procedures; identify finished rolls.
• Maintain flow checks on Mahr Meter Mix system; troubleshoot basic issues.
• Maintain production records; operate forklift when required.
• Support total quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Color registration

Ink color standards

Reading job jackets

Basic computer skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scales

Densitometers

Zahn cups

X-Rite devices

Forklift operation

Job description

Summary Description

The Printing Technician I supports the production of high-quality flexible packaging by safely setting up, operating, and troubleshooting printing press equipment. Reporting to the Process Leader, this position helps ensure printed materials consistently meet customer specifications for color, registration, appearance, and overall quality.

Position

Printing Technician I

Location

Morristown, TN

Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Pay Rate

$21.74/hour

Summary Description

The Printing Technician I supports the production of high-quality flexible packaging by safely setting up, operating, and troubleshooting printing press equipment. Reporting to the Process Leader, this position helps ensure printed materials consistently meet customer specifications for color, registration, appearance, and overall quality.

This is a hands‑on manufacturing role requiring mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work safely at all times while following all plant and division safety rules, policies, and required PPE.
• Set up and operate printing press equipment according to job specifications and production requirements.
• Set up and run 5- and 6-color printing jobs with lamination.
• Achieve and maintain proper registration and color throughout production runs.
• Review job jackets, previous orders, specifications, and other production information before and during press runs.
• Set up cohesive printing units and pumping stations.
• Assemble and disassemble press components, including connecting and disconnecting pumps.
• Adjust compensating idlers and cylinder carriages to properly level copy.
• Use air gap and doctor blade angle adjustments to control haze.
• Set up Grafikontrol according to job specifications.
• Set and operate web guides.
• Change impression roll sleeves.
• Web the press with or without the treater.
• Perform automatic changeovers and manual registration.
• Adjust web tensions to correct repeat and slack issues.
• Set, adjust, and level nips and impression rollers.
• Set automatic viscosity controls and program ink specifications.
• Charge and reject rolls according to established procedures.
• Properly identify and flag finished rolls.
• Perform daily flow checks of the Mahr Meter Mix system.
• Troubleshoot basic printing and press-operation issues.
• Ensure finished products meet customer quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely production records and documentation.
• Operate a forklift as required.
• Support total quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on production needs.

We’d Love to Hear From You If

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• You have previous printing, press, converting, or manufacturing experience.
• You have mechanical aptitude and are comfortable troubleshooting basic equipment and printing issues.
• You can read and understand job jackets, work instructions, specifications, and production documentation.
• You have experience working with inks, color, registration, or print-quality standards.
• You can use equipment such as scales, densitometers, Zahn cups, X-Rite devices, or similar measuring and color-control tools.
• You can accurately maintain production logs and records.
• You have basic computer skills.
• You have forklift experience and can maintain required forklift certification.
• You have strong attention to detail and take pride in producing quality work.
• You can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• You maintain a professional approach when working with coworkers and management.
• You are willing to learn, develop your technical skills, and advance through departmental progression.
• You are able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Benefits

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees' overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.