Machine Operator -1st Shift - 6am - 2pm

Seaway Printing Co.; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd sh

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Monthly lunches

Job summary

Seaway Printing Co. in De Pere, WI is seeking a dedicated 1st shift machine operator to set up, troubleshoot, and run assigned printing/bindery equipment. The role emphasizes productivity, quality, safety, and housekeeping in a climate-controlled, modern workspace.

Responsibilities include running equipment on a 6 am–2 pm schedule, performing quality checks, recording data, and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to Seaway’s values and standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment when not functioning.
• Interpret and follow directions with precision.
• Basic computer data entry for job details and machine operation.
• Excellent collaborative skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, and operate printing/bindery equipment.
• Perform quality checks and stack finished products.
• Record production data accurately.
• Identify and implement small operational improvements.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and maintain equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and tool organization.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Follow directions precisely

Basic computer skills

Collaborative skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Printing/Bindery equipment

Job description

Description

About Seaway Printing:

Seaway Printing is a world-class producer of specialty printed and bound products. Based in De Pere, Wisconsin. We specialize in producing publications, magazines, books, booklets, journals, and manuals for publishers, associations, and national distribution partners. We offer a competitive benefits package with eligibility after 60 days for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 6 months for a company matched 401(k) plan. Seaway Printing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Seaway offers top dollar shift differentials for both 2nd and 3rd shift at $3.00 per hour, company sponsored wellness program, a competitive paid time off policy, monthly lunches, and more.

Come and join Seaway Printing that will offer on-the-job training and become a part of one of the fastest growing printing companies in the Midwest. Seaway has one of the most technologically advanced printing and finishing operations in the industry. We offer competitive pay, climate-controlled, modern new workspace, 8-hour shifts and many more great benefits and perks.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to perform machine set up, troubleshoot machine issues, and run an assigned machine. While operating equipment the operator will put an emphasis on productivity, quality, safety, and good housekeeping.

Work hours: 1st Shift, Monday to Friday, including every other Saturday, 6 am to 2 pm (8 hours).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up, make ready, and operate equipment
• Perform quality checks and stack finished product
• Record production data with accuracy
• Keen attention to detail
• Troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical maintenance
• Identify operational improvements as needed
• Runs equipment at optimal level at all times to meet daily production goals (OEE and OTD)
• Maintains work area and tools
• Adheres to work quality standards, standard of work, and safety standards
• Consistently and effectively conducts business by living Seaway’s core values:

Integrity - We do what’s right

Courage - We welcome change

Excellence - We are customer-focused

Team - We trust each other

• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)s:

• Safety - Zero RLTAs (Recordable Lost Time Accident)
• Quality - Cost of Quality
• Productivity for your cell - OEE for planned vs actual productivity
• Skill Advancement - Team member skill advancement (Measured in a decrease in operator-related downtime)

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Manufacturing environment experience preferred or prior bindery experience preferred, but not required
• 3+ months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to do basic troubleshooting when a piece of equipment or machinery is not functioning
• Interpret and follow directions with precision
• Basic computer skills for job detail input and machine operation
• Excellent collaborative skills

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perfect the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Constantly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, feel or touch
• Occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; use foot/feet to operate equipment
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Constantly lift to 10 pounds
• Constantly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally move pallets of material with pallet mover

(Constantly = 76%-100% of the time; Frequently = 26%-75% of the time; Occasionally = 1%-25% of the time)

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.