Digital Operator

Kids for the Future; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Job summary

DuraTech Industries, a growing global printing manufacturer based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Digital Operator to set up digital equipment, print on thermal and UV inkjet printers, laminate, split, inspect, and package final products. You will troubleshoot machinery to maintain quality and productivity.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience with digital printers or manufacturing equipment, plus basic computer/graphic software skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating digital printers or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience with small hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates all digital printing machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment daily and keeps a clean work area.
• Produces parts according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspections per company guidelines.
• Inspects product during press runs and makes mechanical/software adjustments to maintain quality.
• Performs laminating, cutting, weeding, splitting and packaging as needed.
• Troubleshoots printing issues and seeks help from team lead or trainer.
• Notifies team lead of recurring equipment malfunctions or material quality issues.
• Keeps accurate counts and inventory of printed product.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Graphic art software

Digital printers

Small hand tools

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation Profit Sharing
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

Description

The Digital Operator sets up the digital equipment, prints on thermal and UV inkjet printers, laminating, splitting, inspection, and packaging of the thermal printed final product. This position will troubleshoot machinery and make adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and quantity of production.

Summary

DuraTech Industries is a growing global Printing Manufacturer located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We have been manufacturing labels, overlays and metal nameplates for a variety of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive, computer, electronics, industrial and medical markets for the past 45 years. As our company expands, we need talented, forward-thinking team members to add to our team.

We have an opening for a Digital Operator!

The Digital Operator sets up the digital equipment, prints on thermal and UV inkjet printers, laminating, splitting, inspection, and packaging of the thermal printed final product. This position will troubleshoot machinery and make adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and quantity of production.

• Sets up and operates all digital printing machines.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment on a daily basis and maintains a clean work environment.
• Produces parts according to customer specifications and company standars.
• Performs first piece inspection and in-process inspection; follows inspection guidelines based on the companies' standards.
• Inspects product regularly during press run, making mechanical and software adjustments to assure quality is maintained.
• Performs other production operations such as laminating, cutting, weeding, splitting and packaging.
• Trouble shoots printing problems and finds answers or seeks help from team leader or trainer.
• Notifies team leader of recurring equipment malfunctions or poor quality of raw materials.
• Keeps count of printed product on each run and records reject counts.
• Keeps accurate inventory count and orders supplies for the department as needed.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience with graphic art software preferred.
• Experience operating digital printer or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience with small hand tools preferred.

Skills and abilities crucial to success in this role:

• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work proficiently with computers.
• Ability to learn quickly and become proficient with in-house software applications.
• Ability to read and comprehend job orders and blueprints that provide specific details and instructions.
• Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to work independently without continued support from others.

At DuraTech, we believe that the core of our success isn't our machinery, equipment or technology. We recruit and retain top talent because we know that our Team Members are our greatest asset. If you want to work in a fun, exciting and challenging work environment where your sense of accomplishment and reward comes from your commitment to your team, then DuraTech is the right place for you.