Hopkins-Elgin is a fast-paced, mid-sized printing company headquartered in Elgin, IL. If you're interested in working on the industry’s most state-of-the-art equipment, look no further! We are seeking to add an experienced Wide-Format Digital Print Operator to help run our state-of-the-art flat bed printing presses.

We are currently seeking individuals with experience utilizing Zund D3 beam finishing, Zund S3, and Esko Kongsberg XP24 to join our 2nd shift team!

Summary: The Wide Format Zund Cutting Operator is responsible for setting up and operating cutting and finishing machines in our graphic finishing department. Ideal candidates will have experience with Zund D3 beam finishing, Zund S3, and Esko Kongsberg XP24, according to written and/or verbal instructions within established company procedures, safety and quality guidelines. Operators may also utilize guillotine square/shear cutters and work in fulfillment departments as needed.

Schedule:

2nd shift, Monday-Thursday, eight or more hours per day, five days per week based on business needs. Primary schedule will be 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM, or similar. Training may occur at other times. This is an on-site position requiring the employee to be present physically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Setup and operate digital die-cutting and router presses such as Zund D3, Zund S3, or Esko Kongsber XP
• Make adjustments to cutting file in Zund Cut Center or Esko iCut software programs to optimize speed, registration and quality
• Wile efficiently operating equipment, consistently watch for quality concerns, clean finished parts before shipping, as well as package job as speed allows
• Document and communicate diagnostic feedback from equipment and act upon information to resolve production, maintenance, and repair issues
• Safely move materials and completed parts to appropriate locations via forklift
• Perform routine quality checks throughout production run
• Package finished parts safely on cartons or pallets, depending on need
• Thoroughly read and understand job tickets
• Measure parts using calipers, measuring tape, and precision pens to compare to blueprints or sample parts
• Help in other areas of business as needed such as fulfillment packaging, guillotine cutting, lamination or printing
• Report workplace hazards to management immediately
• Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Report all work related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately
• Keep all work area/station in compliance with our housekeeping guidelines
• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, such as keeping floors swept and absent of debris that may be a work hazard
• Regularly perform general housekeeping duties in your work area(s)
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Attend all department/company meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum six months to one year of related experience utilizing Zund D3 beam finishing, Zund S3, and Esko Kongsberg XP24

For an extensive list of responsibilities, duties and physical demands/work environment please refer to the attached Job Description.

What we offer:

Health and Life Insurance-

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D Insurance, Disability, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for Health Care and Dependent Care
• 4over pays 100% of the employee’s premium for his/her Basic Life/AD&D Insurance in the amount of 1x the employee's annual salary, up to $500,000
• Coverage will be effective on the 1st of the month following 1 month of continuous regular full-time employment

401(k) Retirement Plan

• New employees are eligible to enroll the first of the month, following 1 month of employment
• Semi-annual open enrollment (January 1st and July 1st)
• Discretionary employer match; typically, 50% of employee deferrals up to 6% of compensation
• Immediate Vesting

Holidays and PTO

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Accumulating PTO to be used after 90-days of continuous and active full-time service

Hopkins-Elgin is an Equal Opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, or any other legally protected status and takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, train, and promote qualified minorities, women, covered veterans, and individuals with disabilities.