Digital Press Operator

Flexible Pack; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexible Pack in New Bedford, Massachusetts is seeking a Digital Press Operator to efficiently manage the digital printing press and related equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring product quality, manipulating color calibration, and maintaining logs of production.

The ideal candidate possesses a High School diploma with at least two years of related experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a salary range of $50,000-$70,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Understanding of applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• At least two years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise the digital printing press.
• Manipulate color calibration to meet client expectations.
• Check finished products for compliance with specifications.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or related apprenticeship

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Digital Press Operator will be responsible for the efficient operation of a digital printing press and related finishing equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manipulate color calibration to meet the client's expectation.
• Set up supplies and equipment and supervise the printing press during each operation.
• Produces the required quantity of products within established specifications and tolerances.
• Checks finished printed products, ensuring compliance with function, quality and cosmetic specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including records of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

$50,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree OR completion of related apprenticeship program preferred.
• At least two years of related experience required.Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a machining environment that includes moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Safety Glasses must be worn in required areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.