Production Operator II

About the role

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. You'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow Job Ticket instructions
• Prepare artwork and create print-ready files for digital printing
• Troubleshoot files for potential issues
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (TPM) in the machine
• Promote Zone Safety Hazard avoidance according to training provided, PPE usage
• Execute and engage other peers in housekeeping responsibilities (6S experience)
• Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives as they relate to the tasks in their respective zone
• Drive communication with the maintenance team and direct operations manager if something needs to be addressed
• Demonstrate ability to grasp and execute process-related activities
• Maintain high level of quality, accuracy and productivity
• Impose files for digital presses
• Send imposed files to printer and check for accuracy
• Improve files for digital presses
• Execute and engage other peers in housekeeping responsibilities (6S experience)
• Drive communication with the maintenance team and direct operations manager if something needs to be addressed
• Communicate any problems discovered in preflight process
• Have a machine ownership mindset in order to ensure the productivity is aligned with the expectation
• Understand and engaged in the Zone Metrics Indicators to drive continuous improvement / problem solving in the zone; actively identifies detractors and records them on the Tier Production Boards

Requirements

• High School or equivalent (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience in Prepress operations
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator and Acrobat)
• Knowledge of and ability to check file specifications (color separations, fonts, links, document size, etc.)
• Familiarity with prepress workflow
• Ability to understand and read working instructions
• Knowledge of printing functions helpful
• Experience using Lean Tools (A3, 5Why, Fishbone diagram, etc.) is preferable
• Experience in managing the 7 Elements of Waste is preferable
• Ability and willingness to stand for a minimum of 10 hours per day, and lift up to 40lbs unassisted as required
• Advanced PC skills and ability to navigate programs used by the Company for training and/or communication purposes
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions in English
• Able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• A high level of accuracy; keen attention to detail
• A personality style that is inclusive, communicative and respects others
• Recognized by peers as a contributor to achieving the daily Task
• Customer focused, both internal and external

Benefits

• Bi-weekly Pay
• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Health saving account
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Matching 401K
• Sickness and Accident – Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Opportunity for career advancement

Work Arrangement

• Onsite

Salary Range

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.