1st Shift Print Operator

Armada Staffing Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Full-time 1st shift

Mon-Fri schedule

Occasional weekend work

Job summary

Armada Staffing Group is seeking a 1st Shift Print Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. Starting pay is $20.00/hour for a full-time position from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday with occasional weekend work.

The role involves operating and monitoring printing equipment, ensuring print quality, accuracy, and production efficiency while upholding safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing orders, configuring print runs, color selection, program adjustments, defect inspection, and

Qualifications

• Follow detailed production instructions and specifications.
• Identify color variations and print quality issues.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to work in a metal stamping environment and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Complete production orders in the correct priority sequence by properly preparing each order according to specifications before beginning the printing process.
• Download and configure print runs from the appropriate production files.
• Distinguish and select appropriate colors, including identifying differences between similar shades.
• Adjust print programs to improve print registration accuracy and overall print quality.
• Inspect and monitor print output, identifying defects and documenting items requiring reprint.
• Splice new material onto printers while ensuring proper alignment and smooth operation.
• Maintain quality control standards with a focus on minimizing scrap and waste.
• Troubleshoot basic printer issues and report more complex problems to supervisors as needed.
• Collaborate with production team members and provide feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Follow all plant safety guidelines, safe work practices, and applicable regulations.
• Adapt to changing production needs and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Color matching

Mechanical aptitude

Instruction following

Job description

1st Shift Print Operator

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Pay: Starting at $20.00/hour

About Us

Armada Staffing Group connects reliable, hardworking professionals with top employers. Since our founding, we've focused on building lasting partnerships that help candidates grow and succeed in industrial, logistics, and manufacturing roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Starting pay of $20.00/hour
• Full-time 1st shift position (7:30am-4:00pm)
• Monday-Friday schedule with occasional weekend work
• Weekly pay
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Summary

Full-time 1st shift opportunity in a manufacturing environment. Operate and monitor printing equipment to complete production orders according to specifications. Ensure print quality, accuracy, and production efficiency throughout the printing process. Support production goals while maintaining company quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete production orders in the correct priority sequence by properly preparing each order according to specifications before beginning the printing process
• Download and configure print runs from the appropriate production files
• Distinguish and select appropriate colors, including identifying differences between similar shades
• Adjust print programs to improve print registration accuracy and overall print quality
• Inspect and monitor print output, identifying defects and documenting items requiring reprint
• Splice new material onto printers while ensuring proper alignment and smooth operation
• Maintain quality control standards with a focus on minimizing scrap and waste
• Troubleshoot basic printer issues and report more complex problems to supervisors as needed
• Collaborate with production team members and provide feedback to support continuous improvement
• Follow all plant safety guidelines, safe work practices, and applicable regulations
• Adapt to changing production needs and perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ability to follow detailed production instructions and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify color variations and print quality issues
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working inside a metal stamping facility
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, and perform production tasks throughout the shift
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and productivity standards
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work occasional weekends as needed
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including steel-toed boots
• Must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Screen