Equipment Operator

Taylor Communications•North Mankato, MN

1d•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 requires daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output. The operator will also prepare inks, check paper and plates, and visually inspect forms throughout the run for quality. Coordination with the Production Team is essential for producing and prioritizing jobs, and reorganizing to meet deadline changes and updates. Maintaining knowledge of safety requirements for the job and equipment is also a key responsibility.

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
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

Must have 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 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