Machine Operator

Deluxe • Mountain Lakes, NJ

9d

About The Position

The Machine Operator runs various equipment to support manufacturing, packaging, and shipping quality products. Equipment may include sheet-fed and digital presses, bindery equipment, other processing equipment, and shipping and packing equipment. The role involves following standard operating procedures and processes, working with a team to meet daily goals, and performing mostly standard work. Basic manual numbering, automated or basic setups, and changeovers may be required.

Press setup duties include identifying and loading the correct stock, setting the paper path and stretch, mounting plates, registering dies, adjusting ink and water levels, ensuring accurate single-color registration, and setting up required attributes such as perforations, numbering, file holes, and thermo units. The operator interprets order instructions and runs press products to meet job requirements for ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, and other attributes while meeting customer quality expectations.

The operator troubleshoots mechanical breakdowns and adjusts equipment, including changing blankets, servicing wash-up units, cleaning the water system, and adjusting roller settings. The role also includes daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and cleaning, and requires understanding and using press controls. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Mechanical ability to operate and maintain a press.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED and one year of printing experience with similar equipment.
• Familiarity with the product, equipment, printing process, and ink usage.

Responsibilities

• Run equipment used for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping, including sheet-fed and digital presses, bindery and processing equipment, and shipping and packing equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures and processes to ensure order quality and work with a team to achieve daily goals.
• Perform press setups, including loading stock, setting paper paths, mounting plates, registering dies, adjusting ink and water levels, and setting up required product attributes.
• Understand order instructions and operate presses to meet requirements for ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, and product attributes.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns and adjust equipment, including changing blankets, servicing wash-up units, cleaning the water system, and adjusting roller settings.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Understand and use press controls.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays.
• Employer-matched retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Infertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commission or an annual performance incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed