About The Position

A Small Format Printer 1 operates digital printing equipment, offset printing equipment, and coating equipment in the small format department. The role includes performing preventive maintenance, cleaning machinery and the work area, meeting or exceeding performance goals, and informing a supervisor about machine problems or safety issues. The printer reads manufacturing orders and dispatch lists, maintains machine settings to produce quality products, completes scrap and internal usage forms, and assists with printing and fabrication when needed. The employee also serves as a backup small format Print Lead and Scheduler while actively training for that responsibility. The position is based in a production environment and involves sitting, standing, moving, bending, walking, reaching, lifting, squatting, pushing, pulling, and turning. It requires standing for extended periods, regularly lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with overtime as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of an ERP system.
  • Knowledge of inks, coatings, substrates, and small format fabrication steps.
  • Understanding of color metrics, dot gains, densities, color curves, screening types, and their impact on quality.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate information.
  • Ability to operate a calculator accurately and use a computer.
  • Good time-management skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow, understand, and carry out directions from a manager.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Regular attendance and ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to practice and demonstrate DALB Core Values.

Responsibilities

  • Read and understand manufacturing orders and the dispatch list.
  • Know machine settings and maintain them to produce a quality product.
  • Fill out and understand the scrap and internal usage form.
  • Assist with printing and fabrication when required.
  • Keep equipment and tools in good working order and free of safety hazards.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and clean machinery as needed.
  • Keep the work area clean and meet or exceed performance goals.
  • Communicate machine problems, safety issues, and maintenance issues to a supervisor.
  • Wear required safety equipment.
  • Pull print files for printing.
  • Train as the backup small format Print Lead and Scheduler.
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