Press Operator

Dgiusa; Ramsey (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Diamond is seeking a Press Operator to print high-quality store valued/pre-paid card products. You will monitor color density, reduce waste, and drive efficiency while working a rotating 12-hour shift from 5:00am to 5:00pm.

You will lead a helper, maintain color consistency, troubleshoot issues, and push continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years operating commercial multi-color sheet-fed presses, including lead press operator experience.
• Technical training in printing equipment or color management preferred.
• Skilled in setup, operation, maintenance, adjustment and troubleshooting of sheet-fed presses.
• Proficient with color measurement and control equipment and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the shift helper and maintain color consistency across production runs.
• Troubleshoot printing issues and take corrective actions to minimize waste.
• Maximize output through continuous process improvement and adherence to schedules.
• Train the helper for future advancement to press operator.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and proper time sheets.

Skills

Press operation

Color control

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Team leadership

Tools

Densitometers

Job 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
• Shift Differential available for 2nd shift

Job Summary:

The Press Operator is responsible for printing high-quality store valued/pre-paid card products. To ensure quality consistency, Press Operators pull sheets at regular intervals to examine and make any necessary adjustments to ensure color density is held within 5 points from sheet to sheet. Press Operators are also responsible for a low waste percentage and high output efficiencies through continuous process improvement. This position works a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the efforts of the helper assigned to the shift
• Maintain consistent color control throughout each production run
• Troubleshoot printing related problems and take corrective course of action
• Maximize production output through continuous process improvement
• Minimize production waste through continuous process improvement
• Utilize all available process control functions that the press is equipped with
• Observe and follow job ticket instructions
• Review and adhere to production schedules and suggest efficient changes where warranted
• Continuous training of the helper to become a future press operator
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Demonstrate working in a smart and safe manner
• Accurately complete work center time sheets by shift end

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience operating commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing presses, including experience as a lead press operator
• Technical training in commercial printing equipment, color management, or related manufacturing processes preferred
• Highly skilled in the setup, operation, maintenance, adjustment, and troubleshooting of commercial-quality, multi-color sheet-fed printing equipment
• Proficient in the use of color measurement and control equipment, including densitometers, with the ability to interpret data and make precise press adjustments
• Thorough understanding of quality control standards, inspection methods, and continuous improvement practices in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of the complete print production process, including design, prepress, press operations, finishing, and packaging, preferably in plastic card or secure document manufacturing