Digital Printer - 3rd shift D&A 11pm - 7am

Whirley Industries, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirley Industries, Inc. is seeking a Digital Printer in the Assembly department to operate and set up digital printing presses, ensuring accurate color matching and efficient changeovers between products.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of printing terminology, and the ability to troubleshoot routine issues while maintaining data accuracy and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Windows-based operating system.
• Ability to understand machine operations and work independently.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability and mechanical aptitude.
• Good manual dexterity and color discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Operate, set up, and change over digital printing press.
• Load and print digital artwork on a variety of products and substrate colors.
• Perform routine maintenance and general housekeeping (changing ink, purging, cleaning heads).
• Ensure output matches the approved color proof and Work Order details; report discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper data entry for time, WIP, and scrap.
• Troubleshoot common problems and suggest improvements.

Skills

Company Policies and Procedures

Safety Orientation

Imprint Standards

Printing and Assembly Procedures

Work Instructions

ShopData (IQMS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Digital Printer
DEPARTMENT: Assembly
REPORTS TO: Decoration Team Leader
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Operate, set up, and change over digital printing press.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production:

• Loading and printing digital artwork on a variety of products and substrate colors.
• Efficient changeovers between products as outlined in Standard Work instructions.
• Performs routine maintenance and general housekeeping (changing ink, purging, and cleaning heads, machine cleaning, etc.…)
• Is familiar with all imprint standards and printing terminology for operations he/she performs. Stays current with all digital printing procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures all order details are being followed by comparing the printed output to the approved color proof and matching all components to the Work Order. Reports errors or conflicting information to the Decoration Team Leader.
• Maintains acceptable run efficiency by meeting expected output as outlined in product BoM.
• Keeps downtime to a minimum by changing between imprints quickly and overseeing efficient transition between Work Orders.
• Ensures that proper methods of data entry are followed to ensure all time, WIP, and scrap are properly accounted for, and inventory accuracy is maintained.
• Able to trouble-shoot common problems.
• Maintains a reasonable rate for WIP scrap.
• Learns to identify problems, take steps to eliminate them (either by correcting the problem, suggesting ideas for improvement) or working with the Decoration Team Leader / Production Maintenance to resolve them.
• Maybe called upon to perform Assembler I duties as workload dictates.

Quality:

• Maintains quality standards for acceptable decorated parts.
• Performs all quality tests at start up (as defined by standard work instructions and company procedures) and spot checks throughout product run to find quality issues and other common problems.
• Strives for zero parts scrapped due to print related reasons by retrieving all print scrap prior to downstream operations.
• Places reject in proper containers, labels them, and properly accounts for them.
• Responsible for proper changing of ink containers. Ensures that we strictly follow FIFO.

GENERAL CONDUCT:

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Decoration and Assembly Team Leaders, Decoration Team Leaders, Production Assistants to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to continual Improvement to raise personal performance to meet or exceed standards and to develop new methods to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the company’s Attendance Policy.
• Seeks other tasks during downtime and printing machine changeovers, i.e., assisting co-workers when assigned with their duties if they are behind, cleaning machines and work area.
• Supports, enforces, and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve safety, quality and procedural operations that will benefit the company.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Imprint Standards
• Printing and Assembly Procedures
• Work Instructions
• ShopData (IQMS)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Windows based operating system.
• Ability to understand machine operations.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability / mechanical aptitude.
• Good manual dexterity and color discrimination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged repetitive motion of wrists / hands.
• Frequent lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent pulling, pushing, and lifting.