Printing Press Technician (Commercial Printing)

Job Type

Full-time

Build a Career in Commercial Printing

Do you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems, and staying active throughout your day? Are you looking for a stable manufacturing career where you can learn valuable technical skills and grow with a company?

Join the Valpak Manufacturing Center as a Printing Press Technician. In this hands-on manufacturing role, you will work in a clean, climate-controlled production facility operating and supporting large commercial printing presses that produce millions of direct mail advertising pieces delivered to homes across the country.

No commercial printing experience

? No problem. If you have manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn, we will provide paid, hands-on training through our VMC Progression Program to help you build a long-term career.

What Your Day Looks Like

You will spend your shift working alongside an experienced production team operating large commercial printing equipment in our climate-controlled manufacturing facility. You will help prepare materials, monitor print quality, make machine adjustments, inspect finished products, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and monitor large commercial printing press equipment.
• Set up paper, plates, ink, and other materials needed for production.
• Monitor print quality throughout production and inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform routine machine adjustments and basic preventative maintenance to maximize production and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and notify Senior Press Technicians of more complex repairs.
• Assist with press changeovers and production setup.
• Maintain clear communication regarding equipment performance, quality, maintenance, and production concerns.
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe while following all company safety procedures.
• Work closely with teammates to meet production schedules and quality expectations.
• Participate in our paid VMC Progression Program to develop new technical skills and advance your career

Click on the link below to take a look at the Valpak / Clipp Manufacturing Center and Warehouse.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4J4U59H6hE

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

The Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working with machinery and equipment.
• Has strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Takes pride in producing quality work.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Is dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn.
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, warehouse production, commercial printing, or another industrial environment is preferred.
• Commercial printing or heat-set web press experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to read and understand basic technical instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

This is an active manufacturing position in a climate-controlled production facility. Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Climb ladders and work safely at varying heights.
• Work around large production equipment and moving machinery.

Work in a noisy manufacturing environment where hearing protection is required.