Digital Press Operator

Scribe OpCo Inc dba Koozie Group•Sleepy Eye, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Koozie Group is seeking a Digital Press Operator to join their manufacturing team. This role is crucial in supporting manufacturing processes by operating printing presses, inspecting materials, and ensuring product quality. The operator will adhere to job traveler instructions, troubleshoot machine operations, conduct preventive maintenance, and participate in lean manufacturing initiatives. The position requires expertise in color printing, organization, attention to detail, time management, effective communication, reporting, and computer competencies. The company emphasizes a customer-obsessed approach, aiming to exceed customer expectations with every order.

Requirements

Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to a HS Diploma or GED.
Experience in 5S and Lean Manufacturing.
Understand basic manufacturing process.
Able to work with multiple priorities and people.
Maintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly manner.
Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills.
Ability to professionally communicate and work with others.
Ability to reach, bend, twist, grasp and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work overtime hours including weekend hours to meet customer needs.
Must have visual color acuity to ensure color density and registration is correct.
1 year experience as a machine operator in a Manufacturing and Production environment.

Nice To Haves

2-3 years Machine operation experience including set up; maintenance and troubleshooting automated machines.
Printing experience with previous operation of large format multi-color process printing.
Degree or apprenticeship in press operation, mechatronics, mechanics, or other technical trade involving automated equipment.

Responsibilities

Reading and adhering to job traveler (MFG Order) instructions and steps.
Inspecting parts and materials.
Staging orders.
Operating either LITHO or DIGITAL printing presses.
Troubleshooting machine operations when needed.
Conducting preventive maintenance steps.
Implementing best practices in manufacturing processes.
Reporting orders.
Participating in working safely and adhering to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Operating single or multi-color printing presses with specific knowledge of lithography and training in ink and water balance, ink density, chemistries, emulsification, four color process concepts and PMS color densities while making decisions regarding which order colors and tacks of ink should be placed for best printability and quality.
Operating digital print equipment including set up and adjustment of feeder, print heads, and delivery by size and thickness.
Performing operator-level maintenance duties on all equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and maintaining documentation of maintenance.
Accurately reporting and recording daily production and scrap.
Achieving make-ready and run times per standard rates.
Communicating to Supervisor and/or MFG Facilitator to address any work area concerns.
Following all Safety and Quality protocols and adhering to ISO 9001; 14001, 6S standards and Lean processes.
Identifying when mechanical or software problems occur.
Identifying problems and troubleshooting software on digital printer.
Lifting up to 45-pound boxes frequently. Team lift at higher weights.
Maintaining an effective working relationship and communication with fellow employees, including temporary associates, by adhering to Koozie Group’s policies in all activities and through promoting the Company’s Vision and Values and Respect in the Workplace.
Reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, grasping and standing for extended periods of time as well as moving about the facility as needed for the position.
Reading and following all Manufacturing Order (MOs) directions.
Reporting time accurately.
Setting up machine and operating it according to Work Instructions and operator manual.
Supporting teamwork and process improvements through active participation in meetings and helping team ideas work.
Understanding digital outputs and ads.
Visually inspecting product to complete required quality checks.
Working rotating shifts and overtime as scheduled and/or required to meet business timelines.
Wrapping, banding, tagging and/or moving skids of product.