Kluge Foil Stamp Operator

About the role

The Kluge Foil Stamp Operator is responsible for setting up and operating the Kluge EHD Auto Platen Press and Brausse Platen Press to perform a variety of postpress operations. This position produces finished printed materials through processes including foil stamping, embossing, perforating, scoring, and die cutting while maintaining established quality, productivity, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret job tickets thoroughly, identifying and reporting any errors, discrepancies, or missing information.
• Prioritize assigned jobs based on production schedules and deadlines while ensuring all required materials are available.
• Perform complete makeready, setup, adjustment, and operation of platen presses.
• Communicate completed jobs and any necessary information to the next production operation as indicated on the job ticket, giving priority to jobs with critical deadlines.
• Monitor press operation to ensure proper quality, registration, and production standards are maintained.
• Inspect sheets throughout the run to identify doubles, errors, or other defects, and properly remove or clearly identify makeready, spoiled, and startup sheets.
• Load and unload the press and safely handle materials throughout the production process.
• Operate material-handling equipment to move paper, skids, and other materials into and out of the work area.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly notify the Supervisor of potential equipment or production issues.
• Evaluate workload and production progress throughout the day and communicate with the Scheduler and/or Supervisor when additional time, materials, or work may be required due to unexpected conditions.
• Maintain consistent quality control throughout the entire production run.
• Take responsibility for meeting established quality and production requirements.
• Assist with training and developing other employees as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company and departmental safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Self-motivated team player with the ability to learn new tasks and processes quickly while maintaining high productivity and quality standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills.
• Previous machine operation experience, including equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to accurately understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Schedule

Full-time, Hourly, First and Second shift available. First is Monday – Friday 6:00 am- 2:00 pm Second is Monday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 12:00 am

Pay

This is an hourly position and beginning wage will be in line with experience.

Benefits

Our team members enjoy a culture fueled by creative, motivated, talented people, a relevant, fast-paced environment where you can make a difference, employment opportunities designed so that employees excel and grow within our company, a clean, climate-controlled facility, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.