IWCO Direct Hiring for 2nd Press Operator (Day Shift 6:00AM-6:00PM) Job at Chanhassen, MN Full Time

With over 50 years of data-driven direct marketing experience, IWCO offers a full range of services including strategy, creative, and production for multichannel marketing campaigns, along with one of the industry’s most sophisticated postal logistics strategies for direct mail. IWCO’s execution is a cornerstone of the business, allowing customers to drive success by reaching prospects at the right time, in the right channel, and with the right message. We operate state-of-the-art facilities in Chanhassen, MN, Hamburg, PA, and Warminster, PA. IWCO is an equal opportunity employer valuing safety, integrity, innovation, engagement, perseverance, diversity and teamwork.

IWCO offers great benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities. IWCO provides comprehensive on-the-job training in a team environment.

Job Summary:

The 2nd Press Operator supports web and sheet fed printing equipment operation within the Pressroom (UV and Heat set).

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Interpret ticket specs, copy/color proofs.
• Complete registration; including plate cockers, kicking plates, plate/blanket packing, automatic register systems.
• Manage color press: including ink and water balance, press chemistry, set rollers, color matching, densitometers, and dot gain.
• Train crew members to advance their skills and expand team flexibility.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot machine malfunctions; change rollers, change/adjust belts, preventive maintenance.
• Document and file daily production results.
• Operate roll press; including roll hanging, rewinder, scooping ink, wash ups, jogging product, web guides, perf/die units, glue, coating, and varnish.
• Follow direction from 1st Press Operator; accountable for waste, quality, productivity levels and safety.
• Acquire the necessary skills to become a 1st Press Operator.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Ability to read and write Basic English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptability to changing and urgent conditions
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Multi-color press experience required; UV, Heat set, Conventional, 4 color process, spot/PMS, metallic inks. Harris, Sanden, Didde, Drent Goebel Vision, Heidelberg, Komori, Mitsubishi, plow fold, sheeter, roll to roll.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus.
• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Standard climate-controlled production environment; exposure to loud noise (PPE is provided).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand, bend, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, rotating 3 or 4 days per week including weekends; flexibility to work additional hours as necessary.
• Consecutive to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 12 hours.
• Sensory requirements: vision, hearing, feeling.
• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.
• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching.
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical assessment required.

IWCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law. IWCO Direct is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our HR Department.

Hiring Bonus: terms and conditions may apply; bonus is offered for a limited time only; please contact our HR team to learn more.

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