Finishing Machine Operator

Resource Label Group; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Resource Label Group is seeking a Digital Finishing Operator to set up and operate the HP Digital printing press for producing pressure sensitive labels and related products. The role supports a collaborative, technology driven culture focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions.

The operator will load jobs, manage inks, perform maintenance, ensure accuracy of inventory, and communicate issues promptly to prevent downtime. Prior press experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least 3 years related experience.
• Experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digital press.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Ability to read ruler and measurement devices.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality labels to meet job specifications and customer standards.
• Input data including time and materials used into job management software.
• Load jobs into press and prepare inks, plates, and tools as required.
• Start press, adjust speed and alignment, and ensure print quality.

Skills

Press operation

Measurement interpretation

Reading ruler and scales

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Digital Finishing Operator sets up and operates the HP Digital printing press to produce pressure sensitive labels and related products. We offer an employee centric, collaborative culture that is technology driven and focused on delivering valuable, creative solutions. Our core values embody the way we interact with each other just as it influences the way we interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality labels to meet the job specifications outlined on the label order to match customer standards.
• Input data including time and materials used into job management software.
• Reads job order and loads jobs into press, fills ink cans and pumps with prescribed inks.
• Load plates and tools as needed.
• Starts press, adjusting speed and alignment of stock to the print cylinder as necessary
• Adjusts printing impression as necessary and runs down approval strip.
• Cuts sample of approval strip from printed roll, inspects for imperfections and adjusts as necessary.
• Communicates job specific information or changes to the supervisor in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Report any production or equipment issues to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keeps inventory usage accurate at all times.
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as required.
• Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a minimum of three years or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of previous experience operating a press in a printing environment, preferably a digital press.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read and interpret ruler, scales and other measurement devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently is required to walk.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• May also participate in vendor sponsored training programs.