Post Press Operator III

Circle Graphics + Sensaria; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Graphics in California is seeking a Post-Press Operator III to join our manufacturing floor. You will contribute to safety, quality, and throughput while producing products in a timely manner using manual or machine-based processes.

The role includes training new hires on SOPs, assisting maintenance, and maintaining high efficiency across finishing operations. This full-time position requires physical stamina and team collaboration on rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred general production experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality and throughput in finishing operations.
• Operate manual or machine-based post-press tasks to deliver orders on time.
• Train and assist new hires on SOPs and best practices.
• Perform basic maintenance and support to ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Safety focus

Willing to work rotating shifts

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Circle Graphics is the world’s foremost producer of grand and large-format digital graphics. We are an industry leader in creating innovative products for outdoor advertising, business signage, wall decor, art reproduction, and the professional photography and art communities.

Our combined 280,000 square feet of manufacturing facilities across the United States house over 70 grand and large format digital printers, custom automated finishing equipment, and coating capabilities to produce printed recyclable materials up to 16 ft. wide. Our prepress department processes more than 20,000 files per day with the aid of proprietary software automation tools. We operate around-the-clock, 7 days a week to deliver extraordinary customer service, and print over 300 million square feet of material annually. We specialize in industry-leading innovations accompanied by world class service.

Job Description Overview: Post-Press Operator III

Position Mission

Post-Press Operator III has the primary responsibility to work in the manufacturing process of the organization. This position is responsible for safety, quality, and throughput. They are also required to perform laborious duties producing products in a timely manner, either through a manual or machine-based process. Post-Press Operator also has the responsibility (when requested by management) to train and assist any new hire employees with all standard operating procedures and/or best practices.

Organizational Structure

Functional Area: Manufacturing Floor

Immediate Supervisor : Production Manager

Subordinates (functionally): None

Other key interfaces (relationship): Production Management and other production employees

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Fast-paced production environment.
• Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting (weights up to 50 lbs) and stretching.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate manufacturing equipment.
• Requires a normal range of hearing and vision to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports.
• Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
• The environment is not climate controlled.
• Equipment in the working area operates with the use of magnets which may interfere with cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD’s).

FLSA Status: This is a full-time position requiring consistent dependable attendance. This position is not exempt from overtime.

Tasks description – Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

GENERAL LABOR: 80% of position responsibility

• At the direction of the Lead(s), Supervisor or Production Manager(s); complete all duties as assigned
• Maintain focus on safety, ensuring self and other team members are following safety policies and adhering to PPE standards
• Must be able to perform at high level in all Post Press functions when asked by Management
• Ensure all products are being produced to a high level of quality
• Work at a pace consistent with any established throughput rates and/or cycle times
• Remain engaged at all times, either performing duties to complete orders or maintaining housekeeping/5S
• Communicate all concerns, issues or observations related to safety, quality or continuous improvement to lead(s), Supervisor or manager(s)
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and/or best practices
• Appropriately manage timecard and schedule
• Maintain a high level of team work and be willing and able to share knowledge with (train) others
• Perform Post-Press Operator, duties in all areas of Finishing
• Able to perform 1st level of maintenance on equipment in finishing area.

EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING: 10% of position responsibility

• Conduct basic troubleshooting of production equipment
• Work with leads and maintenance technicians on appropriate repairs of all equipment
• Work with leads to ensure basic maintenance and cleanliness of all production equipment
• Communicate machine downtime to leads and assist with the repair as needed

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 10% of position responsibility

• Identify and communicate potential process improvements – assist Production Manager(s), Supervisor and Lead(s) on all improvement initiatives
• Identify cost savings opportunities (labor and yield) – assist Production Manager(s), Supervisor and Lead(s) on all cost savings initiatives.
• Commitment to good communication between employees across all shifts to ensure process changes and improvements are implemented consistently and effectively

Additional Task and Responsibilities

• Other duties and special projects as assigned
• Work directly with the Production Manager(s), Supervisor or Lead(s) on special projects as needed.

Skills, Intellectual Demands and Job Requirements:

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School diploma, G.E.D or equivalent work experience
• Preferred general production experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Ability to perform physical work for up to 12-hour shifts
• Willing to work on a rotating shift, for long hours and overtime as necessary
• Willing to learn and put in their best efforts for production
• Quality minded
• Safety focused
• Team player
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working in demanding situations when required
• Able to lift and carry up to 49 lbs. unassisted and 50+ lbs with an assist
• Must be able to communicate effectively

INTELLECTUAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to take directions
• Must be able to work as a team
• Work under compressed timelines and other resource limitations
• Must be flexible to learn other duties and positions within the organization and perform these duties at the direction of the Production Manager, Supervisor or Lead