Digital Print Operator

Kudzu Staffing is seeking a qualified Digital Print Technician for a manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn. The ideal candidate will understand:

2nd Shift currently works 10 hours shifts Monday-Thursday starting at 4 p.m. The schedule on Fridays may vary, but is typically shorter.

This position is responsible for making ready, operating, and adjusting digital press to maintain required quality and quantity of production. Also, writes software profiles, troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs digital printing equipment as required.

This job is available as a temp position to start with possibility of future direct hire opportunity.

Responsibilities

• We prefer to have someone with experience working with a digital printer, preferably a Grand Format printer.
• Must be able to perform well under deadline constraints and meet quality standards.
• Proven mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow detailed checklists accurately.
• Ability to work independently while utilizing problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Have basic skills working in Windows and Linux environments.
• Understand color management and the process it takes to change color depending on method.
• Detail oriented method of working.
• Verifies size, color, and type of material from job order.
• Inspects and examines digitally printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specifications, and external defects.
• Sets and adjusts speed, temperature, color, media and carriage positions.
• Examines job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, productions times, stock specifications, colors and color sequences
• Monitors feeding, printing, and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions while making any necessary adjustments.
• Loads, positions and adjusts unprinted materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeling mechanisms.
• Troubleshoots quality problems and finds answers or seeks help from supervisor.
• Makes repairs on equipment, replacing worn or damaged parts. Completes minor and major repairs and overhauls when possible or assists manufacturer’s technical support.
• Keeps count of completed product on each run, while recording and disposing of spoilage.
• Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunction or poor quality raw material.
• Calibrates digital equipment and write software profiles.
• Must have ability to navigate through a hard drive directory and understand file extensions.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Depending on production requirements for the shift, may require overtime and may be required to work in other part of the plant if needed.
• Ability to use software and plotters to cut, weed, mask and apply vinyl and films.
• Ability to laminate roll material and substrates.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fountain Inn, SC 29644: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20