Pad Printer Operator- 2nd shift - 3:30pm- 12am - M-F

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and Three (3) years experience or equivalent.
• Metalworking or metal removal experience and CNC certification or metalworking/tooling certification preferred.
• Must possess knowledge of basic math skills. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English.
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to use micrometers, calipers, go/no-go gauges, or indicators, perform visual inspection, read part drawings and blue prints for basic quality checks.
• Ability to learn, problem-solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Ability to securely load and align raw materials, orient workpieces, and adjust programs (X, Y, Z and R axes) to ensure print conforms to artwork print
• Ability to disassemble, clean, and reassemble ink cups, print pads, and fixtures to prevent machine downtime.
• Familiarity with touch-screen machine interfaces, Microsoft Outlook/Teams, Inventory management (components & production supplies), and Production schedule adherence & record-keeping.
• Understanding of ink chemistry, including the proper measurement and addition of hardeners and thinners to optimize the printing process.
• Excellent near vision to inspect finished items, ensuring accurate registration (alignment), crisp image transfer, and zero smudging or distortion.
• Ability to identify and resolve print defects such as ink splash, print voids, bubbles, misregistration (color alignment), or fading by tweaking ink viscosity, machine settings, pad location and/or pad durometer.
• Fine motor skills required to safely handle pads, engraving plates, and print substrates.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderately heavy printing materials and products (up to 50lbs).
• Capability to interpret detailed job work orders, blueprints, production schedules, emails and technical specifications.
• Strong critical thinking to react to mechanical hiccups quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor. Walking, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Sitting or Standing, up to 10 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting neck, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Bending/twisting waist, up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Hand movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Arm movement, up to 10 hours per day (repetitive) Pushing/pulling weight (assisted), up to 2 hours per day (interruptive) Lifting weight, up to 35 lbs., up to 2 hours per day (interruptive)