Print Operator

Paycom - ATS; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Milwaukee seeks an Imaging Technician to handle daily production activities in the Imaging Department, ensuring safety standards and customer quality targets are met. You will manage orders, retrieve files, print layouts, and perform QA to deliver high-quality signs and labels on time.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent (Associates in print/graphics preferred), 1 year in digital print, and proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Graphix Advantage, plus the

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree in print or graphics preferred.
• No less than 1 year previous experience in digital print.
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator and/or Graphix Advantage required.
• Must be proficient in MS Office products.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work entire shift on feet.
• Technical skills related to basic equipment maintenance required.
• Self-motivated with ability to work at a fast pace.
• High attention to detail; a good eye for color and design is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Obtains manufacturing orders and stock orders from production planning.
• Receives raw materials and verifies orders for completeness.
• Sends material from Imaging to the next manufacturing stage.
• Completes required manufacturing and stock order paperwork.
• Gains technical understanding of production processes for items.
• Retrieves order files and manipulates layouts for printing.
• Proofreads signs and labels; conducts quality assurance for accuracy.
• Strives for high manufacturing efficiency and quality standards.
• Assists in training new employees and supports production team.
• Participates in inventory counts and reports quantities to purchasing.
• Keeps the production area clean and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Self-motivated

Fast pace

Attention to detail

Color and design eye

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in print or graphics

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Graphix Advantage

MS Office

Job description

Job Details: Position Type: Full Time, Perform daily production activities of Imaging Department meeting all standards to ensure customer and quality standards are met. Consistently meets safety protocols.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains manufacturing orders and stock orders from the production planning department. Receives raw materials, or goods-in-process, along with order, verifying orders are correct and determines whether order is complete or incomplete.
• Sends material from Imaging to the next stage in the manufacturing process as defined by the Manufacturing Order.
• Completes required Manufacturing and Stock Order paperwork for established quality requirements.
• Gains technical understanding of how each material/product is produced and how to manufacture each item. Ensures finished products meet quality and customer specification standards.
• The Imaging Technician is responsible for all aspects of operating post-digital output equipment that includes vinyl plotters and imaging equipment.
• Technician must retrieve order files and manipulate layouts in order to print digital imaged products.
• Proofreads signs and labels and conduct quality assurance to ensure the production of high quality, accurate signs and labels while meeting on-time delivery.
• Consistently performs at the highest level of manufacturing efficiency and quality standards (accuracy, scrap, utilization, rework, equipment downtime).
• Assists in training/coaching new employees and aid production team to be meet departmental needs.
• Participates in weekly and monthly inventory counts and report quantities to purchasing.
• Keep the production clean and organized. Consistently follows all safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree in print or graphics preferred.
• No less than 1 year previous experience in digital print
• Experience in Adobe Illustrator and/or Graphix Advantage required
• Must be proficient in MS Office products
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and work entire shift on feet
• Technical skills related to basic equipment maintenance required.
• Self-motivated, ability to work at a fast pace.
• High attention to detail; a good eye for color and design is necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• There is moderate risk of injury.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. routinely.
• Average work hours are 40 hours per week.
• May require some additional hours when production demand is high.
• Must be able to stand entire shift.
• Consistent and regular attendance required.