Job description:
AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 630 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa, Canada, Napa, CA, Winston-Salem, NC, Vaughn, Canada and Joint Ventures in Poland and China. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands; delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com.
The Digital Press Operator/Die Cutter will set-up, operate and maintain HP Indigo digital press and die cutting machine, producing a product that meets our business and customers’ needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):
- Follow daily press schedule;
- Verify that all required paperwork is complete and accurate;
- Well planned out set-up and changeovers ensuring that all components for producing product are at press/diecutter so job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up;
- Monitors the printing process to maintain print quality, minimize downtime and wasted consumables (time and material);
- Performs daily maintenance on schedule and according to procedure;
- Performs adjustments accurately to minimize unexpected downtime and maintenance calls;
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area;
- Keeps supervisor updated on any troubleshooting issues;
Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time)
- Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product or information, and if press is down, communicates with HP technicians in a professional and courteous manner;
- Participates in quality and process improvement;
Physical Job Demands:
Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.
Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:
- Requires flexible schedule to balance work hours with production needs
- Good working knowledge of rotary tooling and prepress process
- Ability to evaluate printing quality and able to produce and interpret colors accurately
- Ability to trouble shoot problems effectively – requires an analytical approach to problem solving
- Good manual dexterity and mechanical abilities
- Ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with internal and external customers
- Ability to read and understand job ticket
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent GED; vocational technical education preferred; 4-color process experience preferred; working knowledge of prepress process; good knowledge and understanding of computer preferred.
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for this position by submitting a resume for confidential consideration to [email protected] by visiting our website www.AWTLabelPack.com.
If you have questions or if you are an individual with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to complete an application and/or to participate in any part of the employee selection process, please contact our HR Department at [email protected] call us at (612) 706-3715.
Pay: $23.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
