Press Feeder

Dgiusa; Ramsey (MN); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

HSA and FSA options

Life benefits

Referral bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Diamond is seeking a Press Feeder to assist the Press Operator in printing high quality store valued/pre-paid card products. You will feed the presses, flip loads, and monitor output quality on a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm).

Responsibilities include pulling materials, verifying specs with the Lead Operator, loading stock, monitoring ink and fountain solution, and supporting setup and maintenance. Emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; printing or mechanical tech training preferred.
• 1–3 years in printing or production/manufacturing.
• Strong math skills; follow precise procedures and specs.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of quality control practices and inspection.
• Sound judgment and production decision making.
• Clear, respectful communication across teams.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, supportive coworker mindset.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting.
• Understand production requirements and cross-department impact.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Ability to push, lift and pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pull correct material from inventory or work area.
• Verify gauge, sheet size, and quantity with Lead Operator.
• Prepare the press feeder and load stock into the press.
• Monitor ink fountains and replenish ink with correct colors.
• Monitor fountain solution and related fluids.
• Assist with press setup, routine maintenance, and daily operation.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions for printing issues.
• Increase production efficiency via continuous improvement.
• Reduce production waste through process improvements.
• Utilize press process control features and technologies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Adhere to press safety procedures and company guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong math skills

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime availability

Clear communication

Problem solving

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Technical printing/mechanical training helpful

Job description

Description

Why you will enjoy working with Diamond:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Life Benefits
• Employer contributions to an HSA
• A close-knit team environment
• Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
• Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
• A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
• Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
• Casual dress code, free company shirts
• Paid meal and rest breaks
• Referral bonuses
• Volunteer overtime opportunities

Job Summary: The Press Feeder is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in printing high quality store valued/pre-paid card products. The Helper is responsible for feeding the presses, flipping loads, and monitoring the quality of the output. This position works a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pull correct material from inventory or work in process area
• Verify the proper gauge, sheet size, and required number of sheets with the Lead Operator before production begins
• Prepare the press feeder and load stock into the press
• Monitor ink fountains and replenish ink with the correct colors as needed
• Monitor the fountain solution and all related fluids in the fountain solution system
• Assist with press setup, routine maintenance, and daily operation
• Support troubleshooting efforts for print ingrelated issues and help determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Increase production efficiency through continuous process improvement.
• Reduce production waste by applying continuous improvement methods
• Utilize all available press process control features and technologies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Adhere to all press related safety procedures and company safety guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; technical training related to printing or mechanical operations preferred but not required
• One to three years of experience in the print industry or in a production or manufacturing environment
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to follow precise written procedures and specifications.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to producing high quality work.
• Have working knowledge of quality control practices and inspection procedures.
• Possess sound judgment and effective decision making skills in a production setting.
• Ability to demonstrate clear, respectful, and proactive communication skills across
• Collaborative, team oriented approach with a willingness to support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting skills to address machine related issues efficiently.
• Ability to understand production requirements and how Press operations impact other departments.
• Dependable and self motivated, demonstrating initiative in daily tasks and problem solving.
• Strong work ethic with a focus on safety, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and availability to work overtime and weekends based on production needs.
• Ability to push, lift and pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively during shift
• Ability to move and position self to operate on, under and around machines