1st Shift Printer
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly
1st Shift Printer 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:Prepares (load screen and ink in press) and prints graphics, keeps printing press clean, troubleshooting technical issues, maintaining print equipment, and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
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
- Operate presses (including registration and set-ups)
- Sharpen a squeegee
- Print across most aspects of printing (fine line to 4-color)
- Prepare, print, and finish screen-printed graphics
- Troubleshoot and correct printing problems
- Print sharp, crisp images with a low error rate
- Understand inks and curing/drying methods (including testing UV cured inks)
- Take initiative and show leadership
- Maintain outstanding attention to detail
- Must be able to count accurately
- 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
- Proactive and flexible to meet customer ship dates
- Efficiency knowledge of procedures/processes
- Ability to adhere to instructions
- Customer-oriented approach and positive outlook
- Climate controlled work environment
- Cement floor; anti-fatigue mats provided
- Clean working environment
- May be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
- Works with chemicals; PPE required at times
- Must reach Level 3 physical capacity test post-hire
- Occasional walking, sitting, reaching across midline, pinching/picking, feeling, steps in/out of machine, climbing
- Occasional lifting/lowering, carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent changing position, reaching, handling
- Constant standing
- Exerts 20–50 lbs. occasionally; 10–25 lbs. frequently; negligible–10 lbs. constantly
Full-time;
Monday–Friday, 8 hour days. Additional hours may be required to meet customer deadlines
Industry Professionals Across North America
Why Lowen?
The Craft of PrecisionAt Lowen Corporation we build the graphics and signage that national brands depend on every day. From wide-format digital printing and fleet graphics production to sign manufacturing and nationwide installation, the work our team does shows up in every state.
When you join Lowen you are not just taking a job. You are building a career with a family-owned company that has been investing in its people for over 76 years. We provide the tools, the technology, and the support to help you do the best work of your career.
Financial & Time Off Benefits
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical & Rx
- Teladoc
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability
- Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer
- Employee Assistance Programs
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