Press/Print Operating Technician

About the role

Taylor Corporation is seeking a Press / Print Operating Technician in their North Mankato-MN facility. Your responsibilities include carrying out detailed instructions from job orders, identifying and correcting errors, setting up and adjusting presses, monitoring product quality, performing routine maintenance, adhering to safety guidelines, and completing logs and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders
• Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications
• Monitor product for quality during job runs. Check preciseness of detail against specifications. Take action to correct any problems
• Monitor equipment during job runs. Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance
• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep
• Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage
• Adhere to all safety guidelines. Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers
• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork

Requirements

• Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
• Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization
• Able to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
• Able to communicate professionally
• Strong attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience in a production related environment

Skills

• Communication and exchange of accurate information and ideas
• Stationary position
• Machinery and product handling
• Color differentiation
• Production and quality standards
• Equipment operation
• Work order understanding
• Attention to detail

Benefits

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $17 – 22. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.