Job Title
Nightshift Print Operator
Location
Troy, MI (Onsite)
Reports To
Print Operations Supervisor
Department
Operations - Nightshift
Nightshift Print Operator
This position is responsible for operating computer systems and a wide variety of digital printing equipment to create high quality finished output by performing the essential duties listed below. This position will also require cross-training in other areas of Operations.
Responsibilities
- Perform machine operator functions such as computerized set-up and basic adjustments
- Enter commands, press buttons, and flip switches on computers and print equipment
- Load equipment with materials such as labels, custom forms, and paper stocks for operating runs
- Print Inspection Samples and Inspection Reports for each production run, and sign-off on quality criteria listed on Inspection Report
- Spool jobs to printers; align printers, restart print runs, and enter reprints
- Record quality checks, scrap, downtime, and box numbers (stock material)
- Burst or Cut labels that require finishing
- Monitor production files quality from receipt of file to completion of output file. Fan through finished output for any quality issues. Print Operator is responsible for the quality and integrity of the finished output
- Observe peripheral equipment and error messages to detect faulty output or machine stoppage, correct error, and resume operations
- Determine printer issues, place service calls as needed, and complete Daily Equipment Revision Checklist for printers that need service
- Restart job(s) after file abend(s); notify on-call IT to resolve file/data issues
- Replace consumables in printers as needed (print heads, toner cartridges, etc.)
- Clear equipment of stock at end of shift
- Locate and scan live production labels and sign-off for Change Verification. If production does not match samples, escalate to IT
- Complete and sign-off on 5S Daily Tasks; sweep floors; wipe down printers, desks, and chairs; empty garbage cans and recycling bins; blow off printers with air compressor
- Assist training other employees when needed or asked
- Cross train on PK Machine and support its operations as needed/required
- Cross train in the Fulfillment area and support its operations as needed/required
Skills & Licenses
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be highly skilled in the current Microsoft Office suite of tools. Production systems/software such as CA Systems Autosys and Autodoc. Various printer management systems provided by resident printer vendors. Database software.
Individual must possess skills operating the following or equivalent as necessary for area: Xerox or equivalent cut sheet, thermal continuous sheet printers, finishing and/or bursting equipment, cutter.
Education
Basic educational background, such as a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Consideration given to relevant work experience in lieu of formal education.
Physical Demands
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
