Press / Printing Operating Technician (2nd Shift)

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for a Press / Print Operating Technician in our North Mankato-MN facility. This role involves carrying out detailed instructions from job orders, identifying and correcting potential errors, setting up and adjusting presses to meet specifications, and monitoring product quality during runs. The technician will also monitor equipment for mechanical issues, initiate job startups according to the production schedule, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to safety guidelines and production standards for output, waste, and spoilage. The position requires meticulous attention to detail, basic math skills for stock optimization, and the ability to operate equipment proficiently. Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic, family-owned company that powers its employees' potential and strives to create opportunity and security. They are one of the largest print and communications firms in North America, serving businesses with a diverse set of products, services, and technologies.

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)
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Ability to distinguish colors
Experience in a production related environment

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