Digital Press Operator

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

AWT has the following position open in our Hauppauge, NY location:

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, Hours are - 2pm-1030pm.  Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.  

Required Job Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

• Report & provide appropriate feedback of production queue to the Supervisor, Leaflet Production.
• Operate all digital presses, printers, scanners, inline inspection equipment and associated software.
• Print all assigned jobs including any that have challenging substrate, parameters, or any other irregular conditions with the highest quality.
• Scrutinize the production of the digitally produced materials ensuring their output is of the highest quality.
• Perform and train others for numerous maintenance tasks for all relevant equipment, including routine preventative maintenance on schedule as dictated by SOPs, including proper documentation.
• Ensure all applicable paperwork is completed diligently according to cGMP standards before, during, and after production.
• Change and install all consumables, stocks, and mediums in accordance with the requirements for the equipment and in compliance with each print job’s specifications.
• Help determine if and when the equipment warrants a service call, remote assistance, or detection of issues and promptly notify the Supervisor, Leaflet Production.
• Organize and clean the work area after each job to avoid cross-contamination.
• Interact respectfully with all interdepartmental employees and Management.
• Maintain all production paperwork, files, and other records proficiently.
• Perform any other duties or tasks on an as-needed basis as requested by Management in a comprehensive manner.
• Linearize CMYK and any fifth color in order to achieve continual color consistencies.
• Perform tasks as needed to support the Leaflet Production Department.

Requirements

Experience/Job Requirements

• High School or General Education Degree, college a plus.
• Full knowledge of the basic and some of the intermediate operations of printing on digital equipment.
• Proficient skills in operating equipment-related software and hardware for setups, electronic production transmissions, and monitoring.
• Possess a broad understanding of the work queue entailing each job order.
• Possess full knowledge of line clearances and press clearances.
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Adobe, in addition to intermediate PC skills.
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 lbs. & push/pull up to 70 lbs.
• Anything over these stated maximum weights will require assistance from another team member (e.g., Team Assist) or mechanical device, if applicable.
• Intermediate or advanced experience with digital presses, scanning inspection systems, web finishing modules, troubleshooting, mechanical-inclined repairs, and any similar operational equipment or software would be beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible work hours, if needed, including overtime.
• cGMP and/or some quality-related experience preferred.
• A demonstrated detail-oriented worker.
• Math: The ability to perform business math computations with and without a calculator.
• Language: Must be able to communicate well in English verbally and in writing.
• Mechanical: Able to operate all office equipment and perform standard repairs and maintenance of digital equipment.
• Spatial: Must have excellent eyesight, hearing, and depth perception.

Additional information

AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration.  AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws.  It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 

Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.