Press Print Operating Technician

Taylor Corporation•Hutchins, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Communications, a Taylor company, is seeking a Press Technician to set up, operate, and maintain printing presses and machinery to produce high-quality printed materials efficiently and accurately. The role is based in Hutchins, Texas, and works a 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. shift, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The technician follows job orders, configures presses for production runs, checks product quality against specifications, monitors equipment for mechanical issues, starts jobs in accordance with the production schedule, and performs routine equipment maintenance. The position involves operating machinery and handling print materials, moving around the facility, and regularly moving items weighing up to 25 pounds or more. Taylor Corporation describes itself as a family-owned print and communications firm with more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees. It provides printed and digital marketing communication solutions. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to the position and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Mechanical and technical skills or aptitude.
Basic math skills to read a ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization.
Ability to operate equipment and achieve proficiency measured against production and quality standards.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to remain in a stationary position regularly.
Ability to operate machinery and handle products, including print materials, constantly.
Ability to move around inside the facility frequently.
Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or carry up to 25 pounds or more.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a production-related environment.

Responsibilities

Carry out detailed job-order instructions accurately and precisely; identify possible errors or problems and take prompt corrective action.
Set up and adjust the press for job runs to meet specifications.
Monitor product quality during job runs, check details against specifications, and correct problems.
Monitor equipment during job runs, remain alert to mechanical problems, and refer them to maintenance as necessary.
Start and run jobs in accordance with the production schedule.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep.