Printing Technician Jobs
Printing Technician jobs are open across commercial printing, packaging, publishing, and in-house corporate production, from entry-level press operators to senior prepress and digital print specialists, with common specializations in offset, flexographic, and wide-format printing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
Alene Candles LLC is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and 2 locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for almost 30 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing by BusinessNH Magazine (https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/article/2023-businesses-of-the-year-and-business-leader-of-the-year-are-announced).
The Position
Bring creative designs to life as a Digital Printing Press Technician! In this role, you will operate and maintain specialized digital printing and priming equipment used to decorate products for Alene’s customers. You will set up production jobs, prepare artwork files, monitor color and print quality, and make real-time adjustments to ensure every order meets customer expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technology and hands-on mechanical work. You will collaborate with Engineering and Creative teams, troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help introduce exciting new designs and products into production.
The Location
We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH, 03055. This position is on-site.
Additional Job Details
- Partner with Engineering and Creative to sample new designs and vessels.
- This includes prepping files through Onyx RIP software and dialing software parameters to meet customer expectations.
- Independently operate digital printing press and priming station equipment to meet daily production requirements and maintain inventory through site ERP/MES
- Execute production orders based on job specifications (materials, color profiles, quality requirements)
- Monitor print quality continuously and make real-time adjustments
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (cleaning, filter replacement, tooling change)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues with minimal supervision and escalate to Engineering/Maintenance when necessary.
- Perform minor repairs and coordinate with external service when needed
- Follow required SOPs and WI and maintain documentation such as cleaning logs and job-related documentation
- Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment/printing environment
- Experience with digital printing equipment and resin based inks
- Strong background in equipment upkeep and equipment management
- Independent self-starter mindset
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with rotary mug and tumbler printing
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with other departments within the company
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and basic editing functions
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without close supervision
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and aromas. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.
Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Who We Are
Alene Candles LLC is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and 2 locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for almost 30 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing by BusinessNH Magazine (https://www.businessnhmagazine.com/article/2023-businesses-of-the-year-and-business-leader-of-the-year-are-announced).
The Position
Bring creative designs to life as a Digital Printing Press Technician! In this role, you will operate and maintain specialized digital printing and priming equipment used to decorate products for Alene’s customers. You will set up production jobs, prepare artwork files, monitor color and print quality, and make real-time adjustments to ensure every order meets customer expectations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technology and hands-on mechanical work. You will collaborate with Engineering and Creative teams, troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help introduce exciting new designs and products into production.
The Location
We are located at 51 Scarborough Lane, Milford, NH, 03055. This position is on-site.
Additional Job Details
- Partner with Engineering and Creative to sample new designs and vessels.
- This includes prepping files through Onyx RIP software and dialing software parameters to meet customer expectations.
- Independently operate digital printing press and priming station equipment to meet daily production requirements and maintain inventory through site ERP/MES
- Execute production orders based on job specifications (materials, color profiles, quality requirements)
- Monitor print quality continuously and make real-time adjustments
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (cleaning, filter replacement, tooling change)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues with minimal supervision and escalate to Engineering/Maintenance when necessary.
- Perform minor repairs and coordinate with external service when needed
- Follow required SOPs and WI and maintain documentation such as cleaning logs and job-related documentation
- Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment/printing environment
- Experience with digital printing equipment and resin based inks
- Strong background in equipment upkeep and equipment management
- Independent self-starter mindset
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with rotary mug and tumbler printing
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with other departments within the company
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator and basic editing functions
- Self-motivated with the ability to work without close supervision
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and aromas. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and “Alene Gives Back” – our paid volunteer program.
Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact recruitment@alene.com or call 603-673-5050 and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in printing technician jobs.
- Experience operating offset, digital, or flexographic printing equipment in a production environment
- Proficiency with RIP software and color management systems for print output
- Ability to read and interpret job tickets, color specifications, and production schedules
- Knowledge of prepress processes including file preparation, proofing, and plate making
- High school diploma or GED, with vocational training or an associate degree preferred
- Familiarity with routine press maintenance, calibration, and basic mechanical troubleshooting
Tips for Your Printing Technician Job Search
List every press type you've operated
Hiring managers scan resumes for specific equipment names like offset lithographic presses, digital inkjet systems, or flexographic units. Vague phrases like 'various printing equipment' get skipped. Name the exact machines and software you've used, including RIP software and color management tools.
Highlight color calibration and quality control
Many printing technician candidates leave out densitometry, spectrophotometry, and press proofing experience, assuming it's implied. It isn't. Call out your hands-on color matching and quality inspection work explicitly, since those are the skills that separate candidates on paper.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists printing technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by substrate and output type
A role in label printing requires different skills than one in wide-format signage or publication offset work. Filter your search by substrate, such as corrugated, vinyl, or coated stock, so your application materials already align with what that shop actually runs.
Bring a print sample portfolio to interviews
Unlike most technical roles, printing technician interviews often include a shop tour or hands-on assessment. Bring physical or digital samples that show color accuracy, registration, and clean finishing. Interviewers remember candidates who can point to tangible output quality.
Negotiate shift differential before accepting an offer
Many commercial print operations run overnight or weekend shifts, and shift differential pay is rarely mentioned in the initial offer. Ask directly which shifts the role covers and whether a differential applies, before you agree to terms.
Printing Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most printing technicians?
Amcor, Durst Image Technology US, and Dandy are hiring the most printing technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Wisconsin, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in commercial print shops and packaging manufacturers tied to consumer goods and retail supply chains.
How many printing technician jobs are remote?
About 0% of printing technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most press and production roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include prepress file preparation, color proofing review, and print production coordination rather than press operation itself.
How do you become a printing technician?
Most printing technicians start by completing a vocational program or an associate degree in graphic communications, printing technology, or a related field, which introduces press operation, color theory, and prepress workflows. From there, entry-level press assistant or bindery roles provide hands-on equipment time. Building experience across multiple press types and earning a certification from a printing industry association strengthens your candidacy for lead or senior technician roles.
Can you get hired as a printing technician with little experience?
Yes, many commercial print shops hire candidates with limited formal experience as press assistants or production helpers and train them on specific equipment in-house. Demonstrating familiarity with color fundamentals, an understanding of registration and substrate handling, and a willingness to work production shifts makes a strong impression even without a long work history. Vocational coursework or a printing industry certification offsets thin experience effectively.
What does the printing technician interview process look like?
Most printing technician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on equipment background and shift availability, followed by an in-person visit that often includes a shop tour. Candidates are frequently asked to describe how they troubleshoot registration errors, color inconsistencies, or mechanical issues mid-run. Some employers administer a practical assessment at the press or ask candidates to review a job ticket and explain how they would set up the job.
Where can I find and apply to printing technician jobs?
You can find and apply to printing technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your equipment background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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