Wide Format Operator, ND, Printing Services - Lakeland

Department Manufacturing Job Category Maintenance & Equipment Description The main function of this position is to print on a digital UV flatbed printer, a roll to roll latex printer, as well as routing on a CNC router. This will be done on a variety of different rigid and flexible substrates, including metals, plastics, boards, synthetics, vinyl, banner, and canvas. This requires the set-up and complete operation of the rigid wide format digital printer, the digital latex printer, several digital CNC routers, and various wide format finishing equipment. A Printing Services Wide Format Operator typically … Reading and comprehending written job specifications. Job specifications provide the production details of each job/finished product. Safely and efficiently setting-up and completing operation of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment. Safely and efficiently operating maintenance and cleanliness of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment. Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals. Required Qualifications High School diploma or the equivalentKnowledge of rigid wide format digital printingKnowledge of rigid wide format finishing processesKnowledge of rigid wide format digital printer and computerized router front end softwareMath and measurement knowledgeHigh degree of mechanical skills, combined with the abilities required to operate a highly technical rigid wide format digital printer and various wide format finishing equipmentHigh degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experiencePhysical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squattingWritten and verbal communication skillsInterpersonal and teamwork skillsAdaptability and versatility (change) skillsWillingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours Preferred Qualifications Associate of Science in Graphic ArtsTwo years of rigid wide format digital printer and wide format finishing equipment operationGraphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s)Knowledge of Onyx ThriveKnowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systemsKnowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and proceduresKnowledge of chain-of-custody (CoC) processes and proceduresKnowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection, via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) Terminals Benefits Information Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/ Year End Bonus To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay. Additional Information Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.