Competitive weekly pay Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Life Benefits Employer contributions to an HSA A close-knit team environment Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance A clean and safe working manufacturing environment Temperature and humidity-controlled environment Casual dress code, free company shirts Paid meal and rest breaks Referral bonuses Volunteer overtime opportunities Shift Differential available for 2nd shift
Job Summary:
The Press Operator is responsible for printing high-quality store valued/pre-paid card products. To ensure quality consistency, Press Operators pull sheets at regular intervals to examine and make any necessary adjustments to ensure color density is held within 5 points from sheet to sheet. Press Operators are also responsible for a low waste percentage and high output efficiencies through continuous process improvement. This position works a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct the efforts of the helper assigned to the shift Maintain consistent color control throughout each production run Troubleshoot printing related problems and take corrective course of action Maximize production output through continuous process improvement Minimize production waste through continuous process improvement Utilize all available process control functions that the press is equipped with Observe and follow job ticket instructions Review and adhere to production schedules and suggest efficient changes where warranted Continuous training of the helper to become a future press operator Maintain a clean work environment Demonstrate working in a smart and safe manner Accurately complete work center time sheets by shift end Requirements Minimum of four (4) years of experience operating commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing presses, including experience as a lead press operator Technical training in commercial printing equipment, color management, or related manufacturing processes preferred Highly skilled in the setup, operation, maintenance, adjustment, and troubleshooting of commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing equipment Proficient in the use of color measurement and control equipment, including densitometers, with the ability to interpret data and make precise press adjustments Thorough understanding of quality control standards, inspection methods, and continuous improvement practices in a manufacturing environment Knowledge of the complete print production process, including design, prepress, press operations, finishing, and packaging, preferably in plastic card or secure document manufacturing
