Equipment Operator (2nd Shift)

Taylor Communications•North Mankato, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for an Equipment Operator in our North Mankato, MN facility. This role involves preparing and operating printing press equipment in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards. The position also includes performing daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment, preparing inks, checking paper and plates, and visually inspecting forms throughout the run for quality. The Equipment Operator will coordinate with the Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs, and adjust as needed to meet deadlines. Maintaining knowledge of safety requirements for the job and equipment is also essential. The role requires the ability to work with very close tolerances and effectively communicate with team members. Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic, family-owned company that powers its employees' potential and strives to create opportunity and security. They are passionate about their work, believe in finding better ways, and are committed to the long haul.

Requirements

Ability to set adjustable mechanism to required tolerances
High degree of mathematical skills and attention to detail
High degree of mechanical ability
Good reading ability
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
Frequently required to move inside the facility
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)
Must have ability to work with very close tolerances
Ability to effectively communicate with team members
High degree of analytical skills
Good color discernment
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate printing press equipment, in compliance with job specifications and in accordance with company quality standards and procedures
Performs daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output
Prepare inks for proper color and consistency
Check paper for type, size, color and quantity
Check plates for correct format
Visually inspect forms throughout run for quality
Coordinate with Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs, and when necessary reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates
Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of job and equipment
Operate various machines including: Punch Press, Folder, Surface Mount III, Packaging III, Saddle Stitch, Machine III, Laminator, Silk Screen, Photocopy high speed multi-color with finishing, Printer multi-color with finishing