Digital Press Operator

About the role

Koozie Group is seeking a Press Operator who embodies our core values of being Customer Obsessed and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. This role supports manufacturing processes by operating LITHO or DIGITAL printing presses, performing preventive maintenance, and adhering to best practices in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Read and adhere to job traveler (MFG Order) instructions and steps
• Inspect parts and materials
• Staging orders
• Operating LITHO or DIGITAL printing presses
• Troubleshooting machine operations when needed
• Conducting preventive maintenance steps
• Implementing best practices in manufacturing processes
• Reporting orders
• Participating in working safely and adhering to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Manufacturing expertise in color printing
• Organization and attention to details
• Time management
• Effective communication
• Computer competencies

Qualifications

• Strong desire to help and take ownership on seeing things through
• Curious, with a desire to always learn more, including strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally
• Troubleshoots basic and routine manufacturing issues
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Operates single or multi-color printing presses with specific knowledge of lithography and training in ink and water balance, ink density, chemistries, emulsification, four color process concepts and PMS color densities
• Performs operator-level maintenance duties on all equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly)
• Accurately reports and records daily production and scrap
• Achieves make-ready and run times per standard rates
• Communicates to Supervisor and/or MFG Facilitator to address any work area concerns
• Follows all Safety and Quality protocols and adheres to ISO 9001; 14001, 6S standards and Lean processes
• Identifies when mechanical or software problems occur
• Identifies problems and troubleshoots software on digital printer
• Lifts up to 45-pound boxes frequently
• Maintains an effective working relationship and communication with fellow employees, including temporary associates
• Adheres to Koozie Group’s policies in all activities and promotes the Company’s Vision and Values and Respect in the Workplace
• Reaches, bends, twists, grasps and stands for extended periods of time as well as moves about the facility as needed for the position
• Reads and follows all Manufacturing Order (MOs) directions
• Reports time accurately
• Sets up machine and operates it according to Work Instructions and operator manual
• Supports teamwork and process improvements through active participation in meetings and helping team ideas work
• Understands digital outputs and ads
• Visually inspects product to complete required quality checks
• Works rotating shifts and overtime as scheduled and/or required to meet business timelines
• Wraps, bands, tags and/or moves skids of product

Benefits

• Medical HSA and HRA plans
• Flex spending accounts
• PPO dental
• VSP vision
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)

Pay

$23.00/hour

Schedule

Rotating: 3 days a week - 6:00AM - 6:00PM / 6:00PM - 6:00AM

Our Ideal Machine Operator

• Strong desire to help and take ownership on seeing things through
• Curious, with a desire to always learn more, including strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally
• Troubleshoots basic and routine manufacturing issues
• Able to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly

Minimum Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills equivalent to a HS Diploma or GED
• Experience in 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• Able to work with multiple priorities and people
• Maintain inventory storage in a clean, orderly manner
• Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Ability to professionally communicate and work with others
• Reach, bend, twist, grasp and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime hours including weekend hours to meet customer needs
• Must have visual color acuity to ensure color density and registration is correct
• 1 year experience as a machine operator in a Manufacturing and Production environment

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years Machine operation experience including set up; maintenance and troubleshooting automated machines
• Printing experience with previous operation of large format multi-color process printing
• Degree or apprenticeship in press operation, mechatronics, mechanics, or other technical trade involving automated equipment