Print Operator | M-W | $17.00 per hour | Climate Controlled Facility

Description:

 

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Print Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials according to production specifications and deadlines. This role ensures print jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, and safely, meeting all company and client requirements.

PRIMARY DUITES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Set up and operate various printing machines.
• Load materials such as paper, ink, toner, and other supplies into machines.
• Monitor printing processes to ensure print quality and troubleshoot mechanical or print-related issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machines to keep them in optimal condition.
• Conduct quality checks and make adjustments as needed to meet standards.
• Read and interpret work orders, job tickets, or specifications to determine production requirements.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies at all times.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., design, finishing, shipping) to ensure timely and accurate job completion.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

AUTHORITY

• Alerts management of problems with materials, tools, fixtures, machinery, etc.
• Requests necessary supplies and resources required to complete the jobs assigned.

Experience and Skills:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience using measuring devices including rulers, comparators, calipers, and gauges to collect and record data.
• Must be able to communicate in English: read, write, and understand.
• Able to work smart and at a brisk and safe pace.
• Able to communicate and work with others as a team.
• Able to read and understand assembly drawings and build product accordingly.
• Able to adjust and adapt when obstacles present themselves.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.
• Able to use required tools, fixtures, rulers, etc. involved in the assembly process.
• Ability to lead and influence others by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
• Good work attendance and dependability.
• Must be able to pass the Operator Assessment test, FORM 2660.
• If working nights or shifts with minimal supervision, must pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Job requires the employee to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or exert force from 25 up to 65 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color determination.
• Must have passed Physical Profile Capacity and physical, specifically geared for the position, as determined necessary by the company’s Occupational Health partner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Running machinery in the Machine Room, Gel Lab, and/or Print Lab.
• Production floor environment with noise, ink, and machinery.

May require shift work, including evenings or weekends depending on production needs.

Benefits

Health benefits: PPO/HMO Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Options, LTD/STD options, 401(k)

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