Printer Operator
Summary
Operates a Durst P5 500R UV printer to print on vinyl materials, aligns and configures the machine, troubleshoots issues, and performs routine maintenance.
Job Description
Position Title: Durst Print Operator Specialist
Position Code: 600
Level: General
Department: Production
Reports to: Assistant Production Supervisor
Position Summary:
The Durst Print Operator Specialist will print on various vinyl materials using a Durst P5 500R printer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates 16ft Durst P5 500R UV cure printer.
- Reviews client requests to understand scope and parameters of print jobs on workorders.
- Determines quantities required for print job.
- Matches colors for print job per job request.
- Aligns and configures printer per Durst specification.
- Inspects random production samples to evaluate quality of printings.
- Maintains inventory of supplies needed to operate printing machines.
- Troubleshoots issues with printing machine and makes basic repairs.
- Contacts Technical support for printer problems that can’t be resolved.
- Resolving Printer problems in a timely manner.
- Logs all printer problems.
- Performs routine maintenance on printing machines per Durst requirements.
- Maintains a clean area around printing machinery.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Makes sure the machine is being run efficiently and technology is being utilized fully.
- Ensuring that material utilization is being executed.
- Follow all OSHA and GPC safety policies and procedures.
- Work as a team player.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate printing machines and related software.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Efficient thinking and procedural skills
- Operate printing machines.
- Bend or kneel frequently.
- Lift up to 75 pounds at a time.
- Stand for 7-8 hours
- Promote safety and good housekeeping practices.
- Positive attitude and team player mentality.
- Self-starter who is accurate, precise, and takes pride in their workmanship.
- Fast and efficient working habits