Equipment Operator (2nd Shift)

Taylor Communications•North Mankato, MN

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Press, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking a Press / Print Operating Technician for its North Mankato-MN facility. This role involves operating and maintaining printing press equipment to meet job specifications and quality standards. The company is a growing, dynamic, family-owned business with a long-term perspective, focused on employee potential and creating opportunity and security. Taylor Corporation is one of North America's largest print and communications firms, providing diverse products, services, and technologies to help businesses solve challenges and create marketing communication solutions for recognizable brands. With over 50 years of expertise and 10,000 employees globally, Taylor serves businesses and distributors of all sizes.

Requirements

Ability to set adjustable mechanisms 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.
Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to printing inks, solvents, and chemicals; required to follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Frequently required to move inside the facility.
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry).

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with very close tolerances.
Ability to effectively communicate with team members.
High degree of analytical skills.
Good color discernment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and operate printing press equipment in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards and procedures.
Perform daily, weekly, and 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 the run for quality.
Coordinate with the Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs, and when necessary, reorganize to meet deadline changes and updates.
Maintain knowledge of safety requirements of the job and equipment.
Operate equipment including Palletizer, Surface Mount II, Printer 1-2 color, Machine II, Packaging II, Folding, Cutter-Programs, Photocopy multicolor (Ink or Toner).