Sign Digital Systems Operator

Lowen Corporation; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowen Corporation in Hutchinson, Kansas is seeking a print production technician to operate and troubleshoot digital printers and ensure high-quality sign production.

You will interpret job travelers, perform color control, and maintain production schedules in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety procedures, and teamwork to meet customer deadlines.

Qualifications

• Operate digital printers and perform color matching.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Read and interpret job travelers and production notes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate digital printers to meet production specs.
• Perform color matching and quality checks on printed signs.
• Use and manage software for color control, imposition, and production queues.
• Load materials and adjust ink and alignment for accuracy.
• Meet strict production deadlines while maintaining quality.

Skills

Operate digital printers

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Who Are We?

Lowen Corporation is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and is a world-class provider of graphic solutions for branding, advertising, information and display; serving the most recognized commercial brands within its major operating divisions. Family owned and operated for over seven decades, Lowen has built a reputation for dependability, quality of the highest standard and superior value for our customers.

Job Summary:

Responsible for operating and troubleshooting digital printers to reach and maintain maximum production efficiencies. Produces quality printed signs and accurately interprets, documents, and communicates diagnostic feedback from the machine.

Essential Functions:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Follow safety procedures and practices outlined on the Safety Placard for each piece of equipment
• Set up and operate digital printers
• Perform color matching of printed signs
• Use and manipulate computer software related to digital color control, page imposition, production queues, and output
• Collect and inspect random samples during print runs to identify necessary adjustments
• Verify the blank and ink meet the job traveler
• Load presses with blanks and make adjustments according to metal size
• Operate press and pull proofs to check ink coverage/density, alignment, registration
• Practice printing safety procedures
• Meet strict production deadlines while maintaining quality work

Competencies

• Well-organized; consistently meets deadlines
• Works in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
• Works independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines
• Flexible and proactive to meet customer ship dates
• Efficiency knowledge of procedures/processes
• Ability to adhere to instructions
• Customer-oriented approach and positive outlook on projects

Work Environment

• Heated/cooled production atmosphere
• Cement floor; anti-fatigue mats provided
• Clean working environment
• Might work around moving mechanical parts
• Will be working with chemicals; PPE required at times

Physical Demands

• Average or better eyesight and color recognition
• Able to stand for entire work period (including overtime if needed)
• Occasional walking, change of position, reaching (including across midline), handling, fingering, feeling
• Occasional lifting 20–50 lbs; frequent lifting 10–25 lbs
• Frequent hand and simple grasp

Expected Hours of Work

Full-time; Monday–Friday. Hours may vary by department and shift. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines.