Kluge Foil Stamp Operator

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clean, climate-controlled facility

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Positive corporate culture

Job summary

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING in De Pere, Wisconsin is seeking a Kluge Foil Stamp Operator to join our team. This full-time role involves operating Kluge EHD Auto and Brausse Platen Presses, focusing on quality and efficient production.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate mechanical aptitude, strong math skills, and the ability to learn quickly. Join a dynamic work environment that offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, team player able to maintain high production rates.
• Experience in machine operation including setup, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Kluge and Brausse Platen Presses.
• Ensure quality and registration are maintained during operations.
• Train other employees as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong math skills

Ability to learn new tasks quickly

Tools

Kluge EHD Auto Platen Press

Brausse Platen Press

Job description

INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A KLUGE FOIL STAMP OPERATOR TO JOIN OUR PRESS TEAM!

POSITION SUMMARY

This individual operates our Kluge EHD Auto Platen Press and the Brausse Platen Press in the completion of postpress operations, including foiling, embossing, perforating, scoring, and die cutting of printed pieces.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Thoroughly read and understand the job ticket, recognizing and reporting any mistakes or discrepancies
• Determine the prioritization of running jobs and ensure materials are available
• Perform a full range of makeready and running on machine
• Distribute & communicate the jobs run to the next operation on the job ticket, giving immediate attention to jobs with short deadlines
• Inspect operation as necessary to ensure that quality and registration are maintained
• Ensure that there are no doubles or errors on sheets, remove or mark clearly any makeready, spoiled, or startup sheets
• Load and unload press
• Operate transport equipment to move skids of paper in and out of work area
• Alert Supervisor of potential problems with equipment or work
• Evaluate assigned workload and progress throughout the day – informing the Scheduler/Supervisor if a problem exists with needing more work or more time due to unexpected conditions
• Monitor quality throughout the entire run
• Demonstrate responsibility for the quality and quantity of the work produced
• Bring to the attention of the Supervisor or designate jobs that do not or may not meet quality standards - noting those jobs that will not meet scheduling requirements because of inferior, defective, or inadequate materials, equipment failure, or inaccurate job planning or scheduling
• Train other employees as needed
• Understand and follow all company and department safety rules

REQUIREMENTS

• A self‑motivated, team player who has the ability to learn new tasks quickly while maintaining a high production rate and quality standards
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills
• Machine operation experience – to include setting up, running, troubleshooting and quality control
• Ability to work under minimal supervision as well as understand written and verbal instructions and then carry out instructions

SCHEDULE

Full-time, Hourly, Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 2:00 pm or Full-time, Hourly, Monday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 12:00 am

STARTING WAGE

This is an hourly position and beginning wage will be in line with experience.

WHY WORK AT INDEPENDENT PRINTING & PACKAGING

At Independent Printing & Packaging we have a passion for our craft and we’ve spent years perfecting it! We offer an ever‑evolving, positive employment experience to our teams. We work hard to maintain a positive environment in which to work and believe in a strong corporate culture steeped in mutual respect, integrity, and professionalism.

Our team members enjoy…

• A culture fueled by creative, motivated, talented people.
• A relevant, fast paced environment where you can make a difference.
• Employment opportunities… designed so that employees excel and grow within our company.
• A clean, climate controlled facility to include air conditioning in the summer months.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.