1st Shift Machine Operator 4-Day Workweek

Vomela•High Point, NC

4d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating Zund plotter equipment at The Vomela Companies, a full-service visual communications company. The role involves setting up and operating Zund digital cutters to process materials such as cast vinyl, reflective fleet films, and specialty laminates; preparing vehicle wraps and fleet decals; preparing and importing digital files; maintaining and calibrating cutting tools and modules; and inspecting output for quality and accuracy. The position is advertised as a first-shift role with a four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday. The operator also sets up machines as required, recognizes acceptable product quality, assists with training inexperienced employees, and is expected to operate multiple types of equipment throughout the plant. After initial training has been completed and verified by a supervisor, the employee should be able to work with minimum supervision. The employee must pass job-related physical requirement testing. The work includes regular talking or hearing; frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and frequent standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds. Required vision abilities include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment's noise level is usually low to moderate.

Requirements

Must pass job-related physical requirement testing.
Must be sufficiently skilled to work with minimum supervision after initial training is completed and verified by the supervisor.
Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds.
Must have close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Zund digital cutters to process cast vinyl, reflective fleet films, specialty laminates, and other materials.
Cut and weed vehicle wraps and fleet decals, aligning registration marks with printed graphics.
Prepare and import digital files using software such as Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, or Zund Cut Center software.
Manage Zund modules and cutting tools, keeping blades sharp and calibrated for different vinyl thicknesses.
Monitor output for dimensional accuracy and ease of weeding, and ensure production meets quality and delivery requirements.
Set up machines as required.
Recognize acceptable product quality.
Assist in training inexperienced persons.
Operate multiple pieces of equipment throughout the plant.
Work with minimum supervision after initial training is completed and verified by the supervisor.