Peripheral Equipment Operator

Aquent (United States); Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent (United States) is seeking a detail-oriented Peripheral Equipment Operator to join its data center and operations team in Norcross, GA. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining smooth data center operations, managing equipment workflows, and ensuring output quality.

You will gain hands-on experience, develop foundational skills, and see a clear growth trajectory alongside experienced professionals in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math skills for counts and inventory.
• Attention to detail to detect errors and defects.
• Clear verbal communication with team and support.
• Willingness to learn hardware and workflow software.
• Basic organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of computer peripheral equipment under guidance.
• Perform routine maintenance, clear jams, and troubleshoot common issues.
• Prepare production control reports and track outgoing materials.
• Manage inventory using automated software and manual systems.
• Use terminals to manage work queues, update job statuses, respond to alerts.
• Assist with document assembly, postage application, packaging, and sorting.
• Collaborate with peers, leads, and management to maintain output quality.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Technical aptitude

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated Peripheral Equipment Operator to join a dynamic data center and operations team in the financial services industry. In this entry-level role, you will play a key part in maintaining seamless data center operations, managing equipment workflows, and ensuring the high quality and accuracy of output. This position offers hands‑on experience, foundational skill development, and a clear growth trajectory alongside experienced industry professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Operate a range of computer peripheral equipment—including industrial printers, finishing machines, material handling devices, and mail processing equipment—under guidance from senior staff.
• Basic Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine service actions, clear equipment jams, and handle common operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Production & Inventory Tracking: Prepare production control reports, track outgoing materials, and manage inventory utilizing both automated software and manual tracking systems.
• System Operations: Utilize computer terminals and PCs to manage work queues, update job statuses, and respond to system alerts.
• Document Handling: Assist with manual document assembly, postage application, packaging, and sorting as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with peers, team leads, and management to maintain steady output and ensure output quality standards are met.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mathematical Proficiency: Strong basic math skills for tracking product counts, balancing batch counts, and maintaining error-free inventory control.
• Problem‑Solving & Detail Orientation: Sharp attention to detail to detect document out‑of‑sequence errors, print quality defects, or material mismatches. Ability to troubleshoot routine mechanical jams.
• Communication: Clear verbal communication skills for collaborating with team leads, management, and technical support personnel.
• Technical Aptitude: Eagerness to learn computer peripheral hardware, system messages, and workflow management software.
• Organization: Basic organizational and time‑management skills to lay out tasks efficiently and maintain an orderly work area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in a data center, print production center, or high-volume mailroom environment.
• Technical Knowledge: General working knowledge of industrial computer peripheral hardware and print/mail production software.
• Proactive Mindset: Demonstrated initiative in learning organizational processes and business‑specific workflows.