PRINT TECHNICIAN

Bring your talent and effort to The HC Companies and contribute to serving our customers while having fun, growing your career, and sharing in our success. We want to be the best, so we are looking for the best talent to join our team.

The HC Companies is a proud culmination of many legacy brands and continues to transform the horticultural industry through bold leadership, innovative manufacturing, and a comprehensive portfolio of products ideal for greenhouse, nursery, cannabis, retail, and commercial markets. With production facilities throughout North America, The HC Companies is a leading Manufacturer of horticulture growing containers, our mission, From Grower to Gardner, Improving Our World.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Print Technician role is to be the leader of the Printing side of our Branding department, working directly under the CoEx, Thermoform, and Printing Supervisor. The Print Technician will be responsible for full operation of the Printing Machines, troubleshooting, minor routine maintenance, and training and leading Print Operators to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate dry offset printing machines and provide breaks to Operators
• Utilize print set up sheet to properly set up dry offset printer
• Provide training to Print Operators
• Utilize Quality Inspection Sheet to ensure company product standards
• Mix and adjust ink
• Manage all changeovers for dry offset printers
• Perform basic troubleshooting and routine minor maintenance on dry offset printers
• Locate and sign out parts for printers
• Enter scrap and flip work orders on Mattec

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a strong working knowledge of the printing process and industrial printers; previous experience with dry offset printers is preferred
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting and mechanical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Forklift/Tow Motor experience

We expect all associates to conduct business in accordance with our values; Safety, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Team, Service, and Can Do positive attitude.

We utilize the latest technologies to manufacture our planters, pots, and accessories using injection, thermoform, blow-mold, co-ex, and vacuum formed production methods.

In addition to competitive wages, The HC Companies associates are eligible for certain benefits after 30-days of employment including medical, dental, vision and life insurance. In accordance with the plan, associates are also eligible to participate in a 401K plan with company match.

The HC Companies takes pride in its diversity. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and associates. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.