Printer operator job description

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Position Purpose: Position is a subject matter expert in all aspects of the print production environment and participates in production process improvement. Provides supplementary oversight of the production environment. Ensures equipment and team produces a product of high quality and high output. Reviews work orders, runs samples, gets approvals on orders as dictated by delivery objectives. Assists with training, leads and assists others in the department.
Essential Functions:

Leads efforts to assess and report on equipment performance, and engagement with OEM service providers to ensure standards are maintained.

Loads paper in digital press and offline finishing equipment.

Calibrates the digital print engines, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and resolves issues with print quality.

Completes regular quality control check of output to maintain quality standards.

Prepares output for delivery to offsite mail house.

Scans and checks through daily tickets to make sure everything is filled out properly.

Handles and answers escalated complaints in connection with delivery delays, order errors and quality problems.

Works with teams for files and/ or artwork needed, new products, creating new forms, etc.

Completes weekly inventory of raw materials (substrates, toner, packaging, etc.)

Coordinates weekly preventive machine maintenance on all machine.

Assists leadership in creating and revising work instructions to enforce and enhance best practices.

Assists with supervision of the print room and provides training to new and existing associates.

Prepares all incoming print and mail requests, distributes requests, schedules routing status, and schedules due date.

Communicates with user/customer from start to finish of production.

Oversees that all appropriate sign-offs are received.

Manages production planning, scheduling, estimating and processing of orders to meet delivery objectives.

Directs proof layouts through the Print administration team.

Assures quality standards are met on all jobs prior to print including all automated jobs.

Performs other duties when assigned Additional Responsibilities:

Candidate Education/Experience: Required A High School or GED Required 3+ years of experience in print production Required Other Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and knowledge of operating all relevant equipment Licenses and Certifications:A license in one of the following is required:

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

**TITLE:** Print Operator

**LOCATION:** Troy, Michigan

**REQNUMBER:** 1332375

The Print Operator prints client pieces on an assortment of different stocks.
Essential Duties

1. Access computer to send files to printer
2. Stocks the printer with correct stock paper
3. Prints files on to correct stock
4. Completes break down sheets and work orders
5. Breads down printed jobs into tubs for the inserting department
6. Breaks down empty boxes
7. Ensures paper stock is returned to correct boxes
8. Ensures printers and surrounding areas are kept clean
9. When time permits, cleans print room using either the shop vacuum or broom
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED
2. 1 – 3 years experience as a machine operator
3. NYS driver’s license
4. Must be able to follow directions and strong attention to detail
5. Must be able to work in a team and independently
6. Must be neat and organized
7. Must be able to use a computer, printer, photocopier, calculator, forklift and pallet jack.
8. Basic personal computer skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is:

1. Regularly required to stand, walk, use repetitive motion of hands or wrists; finger, grasp, handle or feel; reach arms and/or hands.
2. Frequently required to hear, talk, crouch, bend or kneel;
3. Occasionally required to sit, push and pull with arms and climb.
4. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
5. The noise level in the work environment causes employees to shout in order to be heard above the noise level when the machines are running.
6. Works inside where there is heat and protection from weather conditions.
7. Weekend work is regularly required at month and quarter end. Over-time is required based on company needs. Shift work may be required.

Pay range $17 - $18/hr

1. Operates the variable data printers and other related equipment.
2. Looks closely at your printed material to identify and correct errors, spot and improve weaknesses and produce a high quality end-result.
3. Handles forms and other related material in the inventory.
4. Performs regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment as assigned.
5. Operates printing programs to complete print jobs.
6. Maintains tight security in regard to sensitive information.
7. Performs other responsibilities as required by the Director of Mail Production.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School graduate with good computer skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Good mechanical aptitude is a plus

Physical Demands

• Uses both hands and wrists repetitively for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
• Frequently push and pull roller carts with a force of 35 pounds.
• Occasionally bends, stoops, crouches.

Employment at St. Joseph's is more than a job — it is life's great work!

From houseparenting to teaching, there is always work to be done at St. Joseph's Indian School!

Joining our team requires commitment to excellence, a positive attitude and respect for the Lakota (Sioux) culture. We seek individuals with the following qualities:

• Extreme dedication
• Enormous capacity to share and care
• Team player for betterment of each child
• Participation and appreciation of Lakota culture and spiritual development
• Sense of mission in helping others less fortunate
• Ability to motivate young people to think, respond and learn
• Good stamina
• A preference for order

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