Print Technician at Placon Corporation — West Springfield, USA | Base Career

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Print Technician

Placon is seeking a technically skilled Print Technician to support high-volume production through precise machine setup, press changeovers, process monitoring, and print quality verification.

This role is responsible for operating print and label equipment to established production standards while maintaining equipment readiness, product quality, safety compliance, and accurate shift communication in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Available positions on 2nd and 3rd shifts only.

Compensation

$18.85 per hour, with consideration given to relevant manufacturing, printing, machine operation, or technical production experience.

Shift differential is offered based on assigned shift schedule.

Work Schedule

This position supports production operations on our 2nd and 3rd Shifts.

• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am Sun-Thur

Maintain reliable attendance and support effective shift transitions through accurate documentation and verbal hand-off of job status, production updates, and equipment concerns

Why Placon - You'Ll Love It Here

A technical production role focused on machine operation, print quality, equipment readiness, and process consistency
Opportunities to develop hands-on expertise in press setup, changeovers, vision systems, print inspection, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance
A regulated manufacturing environment with established GMP, safety, quality, and housekeeping standards

Set up, change over, and operate print and label production equipment in accordance with established process parameters, production standards, and quality requirements
Operate machines at or above standard rates while packing finished parts to specification
Audit print quality throughout production runs, identify label defects or color variation, and escalate or correct nonconformances in partnership with the Print Operations Leader and appropriate support personnel
Set up and operate key machine systems, including the vision system, emergency stop, feed section, label section, unload section, and packing section on label machines with minimal assistance
Receive, issue, organize, and maintain cup and lid label inventory within the designated storage area
Perform routine preventative maintenance, equipment cleaning, and production area housekeeping to support machine readiness and operational efficiency
Complete required shift documentation, production paperwork, and job status communication to ensure continuity between shifts

Minimum of one year of manufacturing, machine operation, printing, packaging, or related production experience
Preferred qualifications include experience with dry offset printing equipment, computer and software systems, quality control principles, Statistical Process Control, organization, time management, and basic technical troubleshooting
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, basic troubleshooting capability, and ability to follow established operating procedures
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to complete training, safety, quality, documentation, and production requirements
Ability to detect minor color variation and perform physical production tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, twisting, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a mechanically inclined production professional with a strong focus on quality, safety, and equipment performance, we encourage you to apply for the Print Technician role through this posting.

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