Finishing Trainer

Cartamundi; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Climate controlled facility

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Cartamundi in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Finishing Trainer to set up, operate, and maintain foil stamper, die cutter, folder glu­er, and laminator, ensuring printed materials meet customer specs.

The role also includes training other employees, performing quality checks, maintaining records, and upholding safety standards in a climate-controlled facility. Candidates should have a high school diploma, color discrimination ability, and experience with finishing equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to distinguish between colors for quality control purposes
• Experience operating finishing machinery preferred, especially foil stamping
• Basic mechanical skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document work and communicate with team

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor machines including foil stamper, die cutter, folder glu­er, and laminator according to job specifications.
• Make decisions on methods to foil jobs, load and maintain supply of cards, file samples of production material and complete production records.
• Make machine adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Assist with machine changeovers and routine preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues or escalate to maintenance when needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; follow all safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Perform quality checks during and after production runs to ensure product meets standards.
• Produce work in accordance with established quality assurance guidelines.
• Complete required production paperwork and logs accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding job status, issues and delays.
• Ability to train other employees on all subjects listed above.

Skills

Color vision

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Training others

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Finishing Trainer

Full Time Direct Labor Dallas, TX, US

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The Finishing Trainer will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining various finishing machines to produce high-quality printed materials that meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. The Finishing Trainer will also be responsible for training other employees in the same area.

What you'll do as a Finishing Trainer:

• Set up, operate, and monitor machines including foil stamper, die cutter, folder gluer, and laminator according to job specifications.
• Make decisions on methods to foil jobs, load and maintain supply of cards, file samples of production material and complete production records (time sheets, job jackets, etc.)
• Make machine adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Assist with machine changeovers and routine preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues or elevate to maintenance when needed.
• Maintain clean and organized work area; follow all safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Perform quality checks during and after production runs to ensure product meets standards.
• Produces work in accordance with established quality assurance guidelines.
• Complete required production paperwork and logs accurately and timely.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding job status, issues and delays.
• Ability to train other employees on all subjects listed above.

We're looking for a Finishing Trainer with:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to distinguish between colors for quality control purposes.
• Previous experience operating finishing machinery preferred, especially foil stamping.
• Basic mechanical skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required to follow job instructions, complete documentation, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to read and interpret job tickets, diagrams, and production specs.
• Good math and measurement skills (e.g., using a ruler or caliper)
• Ability to stand, lift, and move materials for extended periods (up to 50 lbs)
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity
• Ability to provide engaging and technical training to other employees

Benefits a Finishing Trainer can Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues
• Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead
• Perform sedentary work on various computer systems
• This position is located on-site in our Dallas facility

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people - across cultures and generations - and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in "play" solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle, HRO, Bee, Copag, Shuffle and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly, Uno, Magic: The Gathering, Guess Who, Pokémon, Trivial Pursuit every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, and applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.