Production Associate

• Process work orders and operate digital production equipment, including imaging, laminating, and fiber laser machines
• Set up equipment by selecting the correct settings, loading materials, and ensuring proper feeding, temperature, pressure, and production speeds
• Inspect products after printing, lamination, and/or cutting to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Clean materials, proofread finished products, and perform quality checks to confirm all items meet customer specifications and quality standards

• Gains technical understanding of how each material and product is produced, and how to manufacture each item
• Provides excellent customer service by communicating with customers to ensure all commitments and obligations are met/exceeded throughout the project/order, and provides ongoing support as needed to ensure the needs are met
• Retrieves order files and operates post-digital output, including imaging and laminating equipment, as well as fiber laser. Ensures correct settings and material placement, including loading of material for proper feeding, and setting proper temperature, pressure, and speed, etc
• Finishes the products following printing, lamination and/or cutting. Cleans materials and proofreads products, and conducts quality assurance to ensure the production of high-quality, accurate products to meet customer specification standards
• Performs routine machinery maintenance and minor repairs when necessary
• Maintains production rate consistency; meets or exceeds established minimum production rates. Works effectively on different projects simultaneously
• Complies with relevant occupational health and safety requirements
• Keeps the production area neat, clean, and organized
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills Required

• • 1-2 years of manufacturing, construction, or related experience
  • Able to multi-task
  • Technical skills related to basic equipment maintenance required
  • High attention to detail; a good eye for color and design is necessary
  • Proficient with computers, especially in Microsoft Office Programs
  • Experience in Adobe Illustrator a plus
  • Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work independently at a fast pace with minimal supervision
  • Ability to stand/walk for the entire shift

Education/Training/Certifications

• • High School Degree or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

• • Able to pass a drug screen and background check
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Excellent attendance
• • Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  • • There is a moderate risk of injury.
    • Able to lift 50lbs. and work on feet entire shift. Safety equipment is required to be worn when in production area. Work hours may vary between the standard production shift hours, especially when production demand is at high levels, with an average 40 hours a week. Consistent and regular attendance requred. Compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements, company-specific safety requirements and jobsite safety requirements is always required. Consistent and regular attendance required
  • Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

Pay Rate/Salary

• $19.00/hr. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location.