Production Operator II

Description

• Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives as they relate to the tasks in their respective zone
• Maintain high level of quality, accuracy and productivity
• Execute and engage other peers in housekeeping responsibilities (6S experience) that are consistent with manufacturing initiatives
• Fully engaged in the Employee Suggestions Program driving not only suggestions in the respective zone but also engage other team members to provide suggestions as well.
• Troubleshoot files for potential issues
• Promote Zone Safety Hazard avoidance according to training provided, PPE usage.
• Prepare artwork and create print ready files for digital printing
• Perform basic preventive maintenance (TPM) in the machine
• Have a machine ownership mindset in order to ensure the productivity is aligned with the expectation. Drive communication with the maintenance team and direct operations manager if something needs to be addressed.
• Impose files for digital presses
• Send imposed files to printer and check for accuracy

Requirements

• Fully 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Knowledge of printing functions helpful
• Read and follow Job Ticket instructions
• Knowledge of and ability to check file specifications (color separations, fonts, links, document size, etc.)
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suites (Illustrator and Acrobat)
• Day shifts - Monday - Thursday. Willingness to work weekends if necessary.
• At least 2 year of experience in Prepress operations
• Advanced PC skills and ability to navigate programs used by the Company for training and/or communication purposes
• High School or equivalent (preferred)
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English
• Customer focused, both internal and external
• Demonstrated ability to grasp and execute process-related activities
• Familiarity with prepress workflow
• Ability to understand and read working instructions
• Communicate any problems discovered in preflight process
• Have 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
• Ability to read graphics specifications
• High level of accuracy; keen attention to detail
• Have experience using Lean Tools (A3, 5Why, Fishbone diagram, etc.) is preferable

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance