Press / Print Operating Technician

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

1d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Press / Print Operating Technician to join their team. This role involves carrying out detailed instructions from job orders, setting up and adjusting presses, monitoring product quality and equipment during runs, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety guidelines. The position requires mechanical and technical skills, basic math for optimization, the ability to operate equipment to meet production and quality standards, and understanding verbal and written instructions. The company is a growing, dynamic, family-owned business with a focus on employee potential and long-term security.

Requirements

Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization
Ability to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards
Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
Ability to communicate professionally
Strong attention to detail
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
Frequently required to move inside the facility
Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

Nice To Haves

Ability to distinguish colors
Experience in a production related environment
High school education or equivalent

Responsibilities

Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders. Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct.
Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications. Take action to correct any problems.
Monitor equipment during job runs. Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance.
Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule.
Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage.
Adhere to all safety guidelines. Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers.
Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork.