Machine Operator - Digital Drinkware Tech Operator

About the role

The digital drinkware operator is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of digital printing equipment used to decorate drinkware items. This role ensures the highest quality prints while maintaining production efficiency, cleanliness, and safety standards.

Compensation & Schedule

Hourly: $17.50
Monday - Friday, full-time, non-exempt - 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 10:30pm)
Onsite: 202 Hyatt Street -- Gaffney, SC 29341

What You Will Do

• Independently set up and operate digital printing machines for drinkware decoration
• Work closely with the art team to ensure proper alignment, color settings, and resolution when needed
• Perform Daily, Weekly, and Quarterly PM of Digital Equipment
• Troubleshoot of equipment to prevent downtime
• Perform Daily Nozzle Check
• Maintain print quality and make real-time adjustments to settings as needed
• Assist with machine setup and troubleshoot for other machines
• Adjusts as necessary to ensure smooth operation of machines
• Assist other members of the department to make adjustment as well
• Produces quality pieces with image properly aligned and with quality imprint
• Identifies quality defects and adjusts machine as necessary to correct
• Provides troubleshooting to identify and correct causes of machine failure or breakdown
• Communicate with maintenance team members and machinery providers in order to troubleshoot/train on equipment
• Breaks down and/or changes over machine at end of job run
• Provides essential information regarding specific job to next operator at shift change
• Properly report production quantities and track orders electronically through our computer system (scans)
• Provides troubleshooting support to other operators
• Inspects finished products for accuracy, color consistency, and defects
• Ensures that staff maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Absists personnel as needed to meet daily production requirements
• Reviews reports and gathers information to determine daily and weekly production requirements
• Makes recommendations for equipment/process improvements
• Properly uses all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and works in a safe manner
• Follows safety and cleanliness protocols in the work area
• Mets daily production goals and communicates any delays or quality issues with supervisor
• Immediately notifies Line/Floor supervisors of any issues that would prevent on-time delivery to customer
• Ability to read, interpret and take standard and metric measurements
• Pack product into carton, inspection of product
• Record keeping, housekeeping area for cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned by management

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in digital printing or similar production environments preferred
• Must be a team player, punctual, and self-motivated
• Basic Computer skills and familiarity with print control systems a plus
• Excellent eye/hand coordination
• Adobe Illustrator Knowledge a Plus
• Knowledge of CMYK(4CP)
• Ability to read and interpret job orders
• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to effectively convey ideas and information to others
• Ability to count accurately
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a range of practical problems
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Flexibility with work schedule; available to work overtime
• Must be able to consistently stand, walk, stoop, climb, bend, lift material or equipment that may be heavy
• Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for an 8+ hour shift
• Frequent grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and handling of items with hands and arms, up to 50 lbs.
• Moderate hand-eye coordination, near vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, adjusting focus and hearing

Working Environment

• High-volume, high-demand environment
• Interact with employees at all levels

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.