Machine Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Summary: The Machine Operator is responsible for setting up the production line, collaborating with the production line team, reading and understanding job tickets, and ensuring all jobs are processed properly to customer specifications per the job ticket.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reads, understands, and accurately follows Job Ticket InstructionsReviews ticket for special instructions to the job - aware of job priorities and/or quality concerns for relative jobCorrectly fills out and completes Job Ticket and necessary production paperworkCompletes first card sign off, beginning of shift card and data checksSets up and adjust layouts to match data proofs, diagnose and troubleshoot errors and start up and shut down the production line; if changes are made ensure proper approvals are performed.Check machine for proper working order i.e. Cameras, Feeders, Line belts (Imaging and Affixing), Glue Heads (affixing), Knives and Dies are sharp make adjustments if machine is not functioning correctly; call Maintenance if neededVerify job duties with production assistants at their stations; provide verbal instructions to tasks that needs to be done differently, ensure understanding of expectationsEnsure the product meets customer specifications. If any concerns arise, notify your Lead or SupervisorDuring production, periodically check the quality of the products ensuring they meet customer expectations and check for defectsIf job is finished, fill out paperwork completely and remove job from SPS Program. Clean the staging area and remove any products from the previous job and record waste. Near the end of shift, stage line for next shift i.e. Trays, masters, boxes, productsMaintain cleanliness of the production lineCommunicate efficiently and effectively with Production Supervisor, Data Processing, Maintenance and Management teamsPass off any information related to the job to next shift operator via Notes or Verbal communication Send shift report to the supervisor and team leads at the end of the shiftAdheres to all safety rules, regulations and company policiesOther duties as assignedQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.High school Diploma or equivalentPrevious print industry experienceDemonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills, accuracy and quality consciousStrong communication skills - communicates clearly with others and works as a team memberSufficient computer skills to adjust machine according to product Reliable, dependable and punctualDetail and task orientatedAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and a Priority ListUnderstands job database softwareAbility to navigate through PC screens and menusUnderstanding of the delivery system equipment including: belts, timing, sensors, vacuums, and shingling Knowledgeable about ink changes, purge process and bad print diagnosisHas advanced knowledge of physical encode unit set up (belts, read/write heads) and date (encoding) set up (data positioning, start sentinel and amplitude)Has advanced knowledge and understanding of Version Camera position and font training, Print Camera positioning and font training and Cognex Label Camera positioning and training Ability to work over-time and/or weekends as neededWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Environment is a printing and manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, ink, solvents, vapors and loud noise. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Ability to remain in a stationary position and move about on a concrete floor for 100% of shiftAbility to push, lift and pull up to 30 lbs. repetitively during shiftAbility to move and position self to operate on, under and around machines Job Functions: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities you may be required to perform. The omission of specific descriptions of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or can be considered essential to this position. This job description is subject to change at any time.Compensation details: 20-28 Hourly WagePI2f1f9ba728fc-25405-41514908 Diamond Graphics LLC