Machine Operator/Production Specialist

HR Collaboration Group LLC; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Proto Department Specialist to join their dynamic team in Mishawaka. This role involves the setup and operation of specialized machines for producing high-quality graphics. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, showcasing their attention to detail and problem-solving skills while managing multiple tasks. The company offers a creative and flexible work atmosphere, competitive pay, and comprehensive health benefits. If you're passionate about making an impact and growing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Creative work environment

Challenging career development

Competitive pay programs

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits

Short & Long-Term Disability programs

Retirement Program with Employer Match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Team-building events

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in printing or vinyl graphic production preferred.
• Ability to perform machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines for small-run production orders.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to meet production needs.

Skills

Machine Setup

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Basic Math Skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PC and MAC Programs

Job description

Proto Department Specialist

This role is located in the Mishawaka, IN area.

Enjoy working independently and within teams to create excellence on the job? Enjoy operating computerized printing, cutting, and plotting machines while multi-tasking on other related items? Want to grow your career with a friendly, clean, and fast-paced company where you can make an impact?

Then, Valley Screen has a place for you!

Who We Are:

Founded in 1967, Valley Screen is a large format graphics company specializing in exterior and interior durable graphics for vehicles, recreational products, and interior design solutions. Our Mission is to deliver high-quality products to our customers while valuing each team member as a part of our Valley Screen family. As a team, we seek improvements together and are passionate about our work while helping to strengthen our community. We help our Customers and our Team Members build their story, hone in on their strengths, and enhance their future! Come build your story with Valley Screen!

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Competitive pay programs!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Short & Long-Term Disability programs
• Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match!
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As a Proto Department Specialist, you will handle the set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of various machines to complete small-run production orders in a timely and accurate manner.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Communicates effectively with other departments within the Company in order to successfully complete jobs based upon client/production needs.
• Prioritizes and adjusts work schedule in order to meet deadlines specified in job requests to ensure customer and company goals are met.
• Reviews the production order and blueprints to ensure an accurate and high-quality product that aligns to the customer specifications.
• Maneuvers material to set up within the machine, with adherence to the layout, schedule and safety requirements.
• Performs the set-up, operation, troubleshooting, and change-over of various machines and tooling to ensure accurate and efficient output within the Proto Department.
• Checks and approves completed work against the blueprint for correct size, color and labeling to ensure order is accurate.
• Prepares the finished product for the next step, adding paperwork/labels, with gently rolling and boxing material, where appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma, GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Experience: 6 months of related experience in printing and/or vinyl graphic production environment preferred; will train the right person.
• Certification(s): N/A
• Functional Skills: This role requires the ability to perform machine set up, operation, and light troubleshooting. High attention to detail with an ability to read and understand documents, procedures and blue print specifications, along with the ability to match part numbers accurately. Basic math and counting skills are required. This role also requires strong prioritization skills, attention to details, as well as an ability to multi-task (running a machine and assembling product at the same time), with creative, problem-solving skills to think through issues in a fast-paced environment to meet output goals.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Knowledge of both PC and MAC based computer programs preferred. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products including Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred.
• Language Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from those within and outside the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong work ethic, energy level, pace, and values; strong focus on the customer, quality and accuracy, with the flexibility to move to priorities throughout the operation areas, following all Safety requirements.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Likes to work independently and with a thoughtful, caring team; enjoys collaborating with others; can listen to others, learn quickly, and be independent to get the job done, yet flexible to adjust to the schedule, department location, or pace to meet the needs of production, while making good decisions, is highly important to our team.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Hourly position based on skills

• And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Art Production Supervisor

Core Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Typical Work Week: M-F; 40 - 45 hours a week on average during peak times.

Direct Reports: None

Travel: None

Work/Environment: Manufacturing environment. Requires good vision with ability to see colors.