Job Description

Machine Operator-Printing/Decal

Experienced Machine Operators

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Job Summary: 

Set up and operate a variety of cutting, printing, masking and or laminating machines according to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines. Machines may consist of but not be limited to:  Graphtec Cutters, Zund Cutter, Aristo Cutter, Trotec Laser Cutter, Preco Laser Cutter, Electric Trimmer, HP Latex Printers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform daily machine startup and shutdown 

• Use of digital printing and cutting software applications. 

• Stage raw materials per job order 

• Reads job order to verify substrate and quantity to be printed. 

• Take measurements of first off material to meet QA standards. 

• Solves imaging problems and makes adjustments to mechanical operation of device. 

• General understanding of digital ink systems. 

• Has good understanding of digital substrates. 

• Completes production records as required. 

• Ensures proper cleanliness of machine, work station, and immediate area. 

• May be required to train others to operate machines 

• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment. 

• Performs other related duties as required by Management. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, safety, and applicable laws. Follows current policies, procedures and instructions as laid out in the Company’s manuals.  

Education and/or Experience: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience in a fabrication, manufacturing, or graphics production environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have good mechanical ability. Requires general to moderate computer knowledge and must have good judgment of color, design, and printing quality. 

Language Skills: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general work orders, company policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees, and customers.  

Mathematical Skills: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately use measuring equipment. Must be able to interpret blueprints.   

Mental Effort: 

Requires perceptive thinking of how jobs should be laid out. Ability to adjust to continuous variables, pay close attention to detail and have good organizational skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

Physical/Manual Dexterity Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs good manual dexterity including: sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting from  25 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and colour vision.