Finishing Operator - Die Cutting

Finishing Operator – Die Cutting

Lahlouh's business model is built on solving end to end supply chain problems not simply processing transactional print orders. Lahlouh is a partner that focuses on developing collaborative, comprehensive solutions that endeavor to meet all the communication needs of our clients' dynamic and evolving marketplaces. Lahlouh's mission is to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective business communications solutions available. Core capabilities include:

• Sheet-fed offset print
• Fulfillment / Distribution logistics
• Dynamic digital print
• Packaging Design
• Mailing
• Marketing promotions
• Full service bindery and assembly
• Promotions
• Online Solutions

Position: Finishing Operator – Die Cutting

Reports to: Finishing Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Manufacturing

Location/Shift: Burlingame, CA / San Leandro, CA / Days

Essential Function:

The Finishing Operator is responsible for operating die cutting machines, producing high quality printing jobs, to meet customer and company expectations, in a cost-effective manner while meeting strict deadlines.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years' experience operating die cutting equipment (experience with Bobst Speria 106E preferred) in a commercial printing environment.

Job Duties and General Expectations:

• Excellent eye for detail
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively with manufacturing personnel
• Have a minimum knowledge of computers (knowledge of Pace is a plus)
• Keep accurate and complete daily records for data collection
• Meet company and departmental standards, including: Customer Requirements, Compliance, Safety, Quality, etc.
• Follow Lahlouh ISO Quality Procedures and Work Instructions, and complete forms and checklists as necessary
• Follow Lahlouh policies outlined in the company handbook
• Work overtime and weekends, as business needs dictate
• Perform other duties as required
• Attend department and company meetings
• Assist in training new and temporary employees

Position Specific Skills & Competencies:

• Follow team leader instructions for Finishing processes
• Keep jobs and production floor clean and organized
• Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to push/pull loaded pallet jacks and/or rolling carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds on occasion
• Ability to set up and run Bobst Speria 106E for die cutting, including troubleshooting
• Ability to set up make readies on die cutter
• Perform daily, monthly and quarterly maintenance on die cutting machine
• Communicate any job specifics, issues or other pertinent information regarding jobs to the next shift, if necessary

Education

• High school graduate/GED