Set Up Technician 1st shift

Fortis Solutions Group; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Solutions Group in Novi, MI is seeking a Setup Technician to support flexo press operators in the print production environment. You will mount plates, pull dies, prepare inks, clean press parts, and assist in setting up jobs as time allows.

You'll learn press operations to cover breaks, coordinate with Ink Technician and Warehouse, and ensure supplies are available. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude to grasp press setup basics.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule and gather required press plates, dies, and cylinders.
• Verify plate numbers match the job ticket.
• Stage items on the press staging cart ahead of time.
• Assist operator by installing cylinders, doctor blades and mag dies.
• Troubleshoot and clean/remount press plates; refill inks as needed.
• Learn press operation to cover breaks and time off.
• Coordinate with Ink Technician and Warehouse for supplies during long runs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Attend required training courses.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading tickets

Basic math

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

As a Setup Technician you will support the flexo press operators in the print production environment. You will be responsible for mounting plates, pulling dies, making and staging inks, cleaning press parts and anilox, and assisting the press operator by setting up jobs on press as time allows. As the Setup Technician, you will also be trained to learn the press operation and assist in covering for operator breaks and time off.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule and gather required press plates, dies, doctor blades, and cylinders per the ticket specification. Verify the plate numbers match the job ticket.


• Utilize the press staging cart to stay one job ahead on each press. Items staged on the press staging cart include:




• The job jacket with job ticket.


• Press plates mounted on cylinders with print rods inserted (if applicable).


• Mag dies mounted to the mag cylinders.




• Assist the press operator by installing cylinders, doctor blades, and mag dies onto the press itself. Focus on ways to assist the press operator to set up the press as efficiently as possible.


• As the setup technician, you will assist press operator during job runs, with troubleshooting, to include dies, cleaning and remounting press plates, and refilling UVs and inks as necessary.


• Learn press operation to be able to fill in for breaks and time off.


• Communicate with the Ink Technician and Warehouse Material Handler as necessary to ensure the required ink and paper are provided during long job runs where ink or paper may run out.


• Communicate with Press Operator, Shift Supervisor, and/or Production Manager regarding any issues or problems with supplies. As the setup technician, you will ensure all required supplies are readily available. Utilize Kanban systems as needed on high usage items.


• Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed policies and safety regulations.


• Additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• At least two years manufacturing experience, press or printing related production experience preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Should be mechanically inclined to grasp the basics of press setup and operation.


• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to read work tickets and interpret written information to provide the proper supplies to the press


• Ability to do basic math and measurements.


• Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.


• Be careful and respectful of high dollar press tooling.


• Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Training Requirements

• Willing to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, standing, crouching, stair climbing with a load, and associated repetitive tasks.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.


• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.


• Warehouse temperatures may be influenced by outside temperatures.


• Regular skin and clothing exposure to ink, UVs, varnishes, and detergents.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety toe shoes are highly recommended.


• Safety glasses may be required when completing specific job tasks.

Travel Requirements

• None.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of their position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, provided this does not create an undue hardship for the company. Fortis Solutions Group retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position, as needed.

Fortis Solutions Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and therefore, do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.