Off-shift Machine Operator (Digital Roll-to-Roll Printing)

Tapecon, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly transportation benefit

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical insurance

401K plan with employer match

Shift differential for off shifts

Job summary

Tapecon, Inc. in Buffalo, NY, seeks a skilled machine operator to run digital roll-to-roll printing presses and support ISO-compliant production. The role includes following job packets, inputting data into ERP, and meeting daily production deadlines.

You will perform setup tasks, monitor quality, and conduct preventive maintenance while adhering to safety policies and SOPs. Shift differentials apply for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of machine operation experience.
• Experience with digital roll-to-roll printing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines per job packets following safety and ISO procedures.
• Input data into ERP to track time and parts.
• Meet production deadlines based on the schedule.
• Perform basic to advanced set-ups and preventive maintenance.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Train others on the job as needed.
• Operate multiple machines and manage tensions, cuts, and laminations.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Read, write, count, measure

Communicate clearly in writing

Teamwork

Problem solving

Technical judgment

SME on machines

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible to complete basic to advanced machine operations per the Job Packet in accordance with the Safety Policy, Quality Plan, and ISO procedures. Able to package product for shipment or inventory.

The primary focus of this role would be the operation of digital roll-to-roll printing presses.

We have openings for 2nd & 3rd Shift:

2nd shift hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday ($0.70/hour 2nd shift differential provided)

3rd shift hours: 11:00pm - 7:30am, Monday night - Saturday morning ($0.90/hour 3rd shift differential provided)

Essential Functions:

• Conform to all safety protocols especially regarding machine operation.
• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications and ISO quality expectations.
• Expected to review daily dispatch list to meet project deadlines based on the production schedule.
• Input data into ERP software to accurately account for time and parts completed in operations.
• Operate machine(s) per Job Operations and Work Instructions to scheduled plan.
• Perform tasks operating one or more machines to:
• Rewind to specific tensions and footage or piece counts
• Rewind and inspect, remove, replace, reduce, splice and finish.
• Slit rolls
• Die cut
• Plotter cut
• Guillotine cut
• Laser cut
• Back split
• Laminate
• Bend
• Cuff
• Pick and place electronics
• Convert materials
• Print with inks, toners, or thermal transfer ribbons with analog or digital equipment.
• Perform other similar advanced machine operations.
• Perform basic to advanced set-ups.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized.
• Responsible for on-the-job training as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years machine operation experience
• Experience with digital roll to roll printing highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined
• Read, write, count, perform basic math, and measure.
• Communicate clearly in writing (e.g. memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
• Work effectively with peers.
• Perform moderate to advanced problem solving within assigned tasks.
• Exercises considerable latitude and technical judgment in deciding work methods.
• SME (Subject Matter Expert) in one or more machines, and/or can run two or more machines at an advanced level.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Jobs completed within planned time
• ERP data accuracy

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may perform repetitive motion. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move over 25 pounds with the use of a lift assist. This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Total compensation:

All levels of machine operator are welcome to apply. The pay range listed includes several levels of operators and compensation will be based on factors such as years and level of experience. Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more.

This position includes a shift differential for off shifts in addition to the hourly wage shown. (For 2nd shift, the differential is $0.70. For 3rd shift, the shift differential is $0.90/hour.)

Please note that offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screen as they align with New York State requirements.