Delta Press Operator

Meyers Printing; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyers Printing is seeking a Delta Press Operator to work with a Delta converting machine to manufacture high-quality labels and products. Responsibilities include managing machine operations, ensuring product quality, and participating in product development. The ideal candidate will have over two years' experience in commercial printing, strong math skills, and the ability to follow safety standards.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan and match

Paid time off

10 holidays

Profit sharing

Exercise room

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Label Press Operator in commercial printing.
• Ability to understand detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setup/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
• Monitor product quality during production runs.
• Perform routine press maintenance and cleaning.

Skills

Shop math skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School general education or GED equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

As a company dedicated to building a better future for people, the Delta Press Operator plays an integral role in the success of our company and our mission.

As a Delta Press Operator, you are responsible for a Delta converting machine and manufacturing high-quality labels and specialized converted products. You will contribute to the development of new and innovative products encompassing a wide range of different materials.

Operator Responsibilities

• Perform job order review to ensure job requirements are known and understood.
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
• Monitor product quality during production runs. Check product quality against drawing and established quality standards. Take action to correct any problems.
• Troubleshoot and correct most press operating problems.
• Perform routine press maintenance, upkeep and cleaning.
• Complete accurately all related job paperwork.
• Maintain acceptable productivity standards while minimizing raw material waste.
• Assist R&D and Production teams in researching and developing new applications.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to understand and apply detailed instructions, completing detailed work precisely.
• Shop math skills including fractions, percentages and precise measurements.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed performance and quality standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands of job including the ability to stand for extended periods of time; use of hands/dexterity; stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push and pull. Close and distant vision, accurate color perception, and peripheral vision are critical.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and follow safety standards.
• Good record of job performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Proven interpersonal, communications and listening skills.
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities and change.
• Computer literate.
• Familiar with basic hand tools and inspection equipment such as calipers both dial and digital.
• Good problem solver.
• Knowledge of paper stocks, inks and related materials/techniques used in the printing industry

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School general education or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) plus years of recent experience as a Label Press Operator in a high-quality, commercial printing company.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, follow verbal and written instructions, and perform basic mathematical calculations dealing with weights and dimensions.

In addition to competitive wages, Meyers offers a rich benefits package for our full time employees (30+ hours a week) including health insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and match, generous paid time off, 10 holidays, profit sharing, exercise room and much more!

Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.