Wide Format Operator, AM, Printing Services - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The main function of this position is to print on a digital UV flatbed printer, a roll to roll latex printer, as well as routing on a CNC router. This will be done on a variety of different rigid and flexible substrates, including metals, plastics, boards, synthetics, vinyl, banner, and canvas. This requires the set-up and complete operation of the rigid wide format digital printer, the digital latex printer, several digital CNC routers, and various wide format finishing equipment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printing
• Knowledge of rigid wide format finishing processes
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printer and computerized router front end software
• Math and measurement knowledge
• High degree of mechanical skills, combined with the abilities required to operate a highly technical rigid wide format digital printer and various wide format finishing equipment
• High degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experience
• Physical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
• Willingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science in Graphic Arts
• Two years of rigid wide format digital printer and wide format finishing equipment operation
• Graphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s)
• Knowledge of Onyx Thrive
• Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems
• Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody (CoC) processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection, via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) Terminal

Responsibilities

• Reading and comprehending written job specifications.
• Safely and efficiently setting-up and completing operation of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operating maintenance and cleanliness of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment.
• Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED