Description:
Why you will enjoy working with Diamond:
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Competitive weekly pay
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Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Life Benefits
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Employer contributions to an HSA
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A close-knit team environment
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Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
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Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
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A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
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Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
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Casual dress code, free company shirts
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Paid meal and rest breaks
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Referral bonuses
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Volunteer overtime opportunities
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Shift Differential available for 2nd shift
Job Summary: The Press Operator is responsible for printing high-quality store valued/pre-paid card products. To ensure quality consistency, Press Operators pull sheets at regular intervals to examine and make any necessary adjustments to ensure color density is held within 5 points from sheet to sheet. Press Operators are also responsible for a low waste percentage and high output efficiencies through continuous process improvement. This position works a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Direct the efforts of the helper assigned to the shift
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Maintain consistent color control throughout each production run
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Troubleshoot printing related problems and take corrective course of action
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Maximize production output through continuous process improvement
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Minimize production waste through continuous process improvement
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Utilize all available process control functions that the press is equipped with
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Observe and follow job ticket instructions
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Review and adhere to production schedules and suggest efficient changes where warranted
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Continuous training of the helper to become a future press operator
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Maintain a clean work environment
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Demonstrate working in a smart and safe manner
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Accurately complete work center time sheets by shift end
Requirements:
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience operating commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing presses, including experience as a lead press operator
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Technical training in commercial printing equipment, color management, or related manufacturing processes preferred
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Highly skilled in the setup, operation, maintenance, adjustment, and troubleshooting of commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing equipment
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Proficient in the use of color measurement and control equipment, including densitometers, with the ability to interpret data and make precise press adjustments
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Thorough understanding of quality control standards, inspection methods, and continuous improvement practices in a manufacturing environment
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Knowledge of the complete print production process, including design, prepress, press operations, finishing, and packaging, preferably in plastic card or secure document manufacturing
