Printing Department Sr. Lead: Friday - Sunday 4:00am-4:30pm

CPI Card Group is a light manufacturing company producing contact and contactless payment cards. We offer a full suite of solutions and expertise in plastics manufacturing, personalization, and fulfillment to provide completely customized card packages.

About the role

In addition to the daily job functions of a Press and Silk Screen Operator, the Printing Department Sr. Lead will manage and coordinate activities of the silkscreen department and its employees. This role is responsible for department production control and decision-making at a shift level while functioning as an operator.

Responsibilities

• Prepares screens from positive image plates.
• Mounts and adjusts screens on the press, mixes fountain solution and ink, adjusts press speed and pressure, inks the printing press, loads plastic card sheets, and adjusts the press to the sheet size.
• Ensures card sheets and ink meet customer job specifications.
• Monitors and corrects quality problems during press runs to minimize downtime and waste.
• Conducts routine quality checks for printing imperfections during each run.
• Stages completed product in the designated area with appropriate job ticket information attached.
• Maintains accurate records of all completed work using the shop floor data system and/or manual forms.
• Completes required audit paperwork based on job stage.
• Complies with ISO 9001:2000 certification for all areas of responsibility.
• Ensures completed product is staged in the next work area with appropriate job ticket information.
• Stocks materials, supplies, product carts, and other necessary inventory in the department; communicates inventory order needs to the Print Manager.
• Maintains acceptable productivity, quality, service, spoilage, security, and safety goals.
• Performs preventative maintenance, conducts minor repairs, and reports mechanical defects to the Print Manager.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Follows all company procedures, rules, and customer-mandated security procedures.
• Conducts self in a respectful and professional manner with a focus on teamwork, quality, and timeliness.
• Enters ink, press, operation, and other related production control information accurately into the job system.
• Maintains a working schedule of the department’s printing presses, adjusting dynamically to maximize efficiencies and respond to customer needs.
• Apprises the Procurement team of consumable and material needs and maintains accurate inventories.
• Reports any shop floor issues regarding materials, processes, personnel, quality, or mechanical problems to the Printing Manager.
• Provides accurate forecasts of job completion to the Printing Manager.
• Ensures final count validation, material, and production transactions prior to downstream internal processes.
• Ensures correct plates, positives, inks, and screens are prepared and available for print runs; may output positives or plates in the absence of Prepress support.
• Provides direction, clarity, and feedback to other operators in the absence of the Printing Manager.
• Interacts with Customer Care, QA, and Post Printing in the absence of the Printing Manager.
• Trains entry-level and developmental personnel in all technical areas.
• Makes print quality decisions, directs print operators on troubleshooting, and instructs operators on job schedules if the Print Manager is not present.

Ancillary Responsibilities

• Adheres to all requirements of the CPI Safety Program.
• Adheres to all CPI security requirements, including counting and documenting the disposition of all cards.
• Adheres to all requirements of the CPI Quality Management System and Workmanship Manual.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience with offset or screen printing processes.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with digital printing equipment.
• Solid detail and decision-making skills to set up equipment, check product quality, and make adjustments to meet customer deadlines.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to select and use appropriate equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Solid math skills to compute percentages, weights, and measures.
• Ability to follow and interpret complex written and oral instructions and specifications.
• Security and safety-oriented mindset.
• Reliable through good attendance, punctuality, and cooperation.
• Keen attention to detail, including distinguishing color.
• Proficient communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Work is conducted in a standing position and requires walking, bending, stooping, pulling, climbing, and lifting materials up to 50 lbs.
• Environment is noisy and may require ear protection.
• Work involves good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, and excellent color vision to ensure product quality and maintain safety.
• Full use of hands and fingers to operate precision or semi-precision equipment, tools, or instruments requiring deft hand movements.
• Work involves dealing with fine detail, which can be tiring both mentally and physically.
• Works with rapidly moving machinery that may require quick adjustments to minimize waste.
• Work is conducted in shifts and may require overtime on other shifts to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Three weeks of vacation and holiday pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

Schedule

Friday - Sunday, 4:00 AM - 4:30 PM.