Digital Print Operator

MARKING SERVICES INC•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Digital Laser Press Operator will utilize large scale Laser Engrave equipment to perform daily production activities of work center operations and perform preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned by Production Supervisor. Operator is also responsible for developing and implementing process improvement.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
No less than 5 years previous experience in print, CNC or engraving.
Experience in Adobe Illustrator required.
Must be proficient in MS Office products.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work entire shift on feet.
Technical skills related to basic equipment maintenance required.
Self-motivated, ability to work at a fast pace.
High attention to detail; a good eye for color and design is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in print or graphics preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtains manufacturing orders and stock orders from the production planning department.
Receives raw materials, or goods-in-process, along with order, verifying orders are correct and determines whether order is complete or incomplete.
Sends material to the next stage in the manufacturing process as defined by the Manufacturing Order.
Completes required Manufacturing and Stock Order paperwork for established quality requirements.
Gains technical understanding of how each material/product is produced and how to manufacture each item.
Ensures finished products meet quality and customer specification standards.
Operator must retrieve order files and manipulate layouts in order to produce accurate products as specified by the customer.
Proofreads signs and labels and conducts quality assurance to ensure the production of high quality, accurate signs and labels while meeting on-time delivery.
Consistently performs at the highest level of manufacturing efficiency and quality standards (accuracy, scrap, utilization, rework, equipment downtime).
Troubleshoot problems that occur during job submission or the operator process.
Monitor High Frequency Service Items (HFSI’s) and perform repairs, adjustments and general maintenance procedures as necessary.
Contact and interface with press vendor support as necessary.
Assists in training/coaching new employees and aid production team to meet departmental needs.
Participates in weekly and monthly inventory counts and report quantities to purchasing.
Keep the production facility clean and organized.
Consistently follows all safety protocols.
Other duties as assigned.