EXPERIENCED WIDE FORMAT MACHINE OPERATOR--1st Shift

Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for an experienced Wide Format Machine Operator to join our award winning team on first shift! The ideal candidate has experience running wide format production equipment, a strong mechanical aptitude, and strong computer and technical skills.Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers. Check out our website, www.suttle-straus.com and our Facebook page to learn more!Weoffer a competitive benefits package with immediate eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance, and eligibility after 30 days for a company matched 401(k) plan. Generous paid time off accrues monthly from date of hire.Suttle-Straus is an equal employment opportunity employer.Job Summary:The primary function of this position is to operate and support equipment within the Wide Format Department. This position requires strong computer and technical skills as outlined below. The position works closely with fellow team members in Wide Format to ensure the best product possible is delivered. The position may also serve as a technical liaison with our sales and marketing staff.Key Results Areas (KRAs)1: Deliver quality productsPerform various finishing operations such as routing, sewing, welding, laminating, cutting, and other hand finishing operationsLoad and unload specified media, both flat and roll fed substratesSet up and operate wide format printersManage files and settings on the printerInspect and perform post and preprocesses to ensure quality at the sourceFollow department procedures including QC checklistsAccurately record your time and materialsBe part of the team resolving quality issues in the departmentParticipate in quality audits for the departmentAssist with internal and external questions/problems to provide solutions for customersReport non-conforming materials for the department2: Ensure efficient processesWork to meet or beat estimated standardsParticipate in daily shift turnover meetingsCommunicate, collaborate and share knowledge with all team membersProvide feedback on consumables for all devices Develop ways to improve efficiencies and throughputTrack and log items and repairs3: Actively engage in Continuous Improvement (CI)Collaborate with employees to develop and improve processesParticipate in CAPA (corrective action preventative action) activities in the departmentBe part of an agile workforce that creates depth in all major cost centersBrainstorm and unveil CI (continuous improvement) opportunitiesReduce waste, including rework, by attacking the eight wastesMaintain a clean and orderly 5S work areaContinuously focus on expanding knowledgeSkills & Educational Requirements:Excellent computer skillsMust understand and be able to work within a .pdf workflow, including using Adobe AcrobatAbility to plan and create imposition layouts to best utilize the printerPrevious experience creating impositions highly desiredAbility to understand color management and color matchingDemonstrated ability to be innovative with the printer output settings to maximize the outputStrong communication skillsStrong mechanical aptitudeIntermediate math skillsMust have a creative approach to provide product finishing solutionsAbility to work in a fast paced production environment Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environmentAbility to operate computer based technologyPhysical Requirements:Constantly stand and move aroundManual dexterityFrequently lift up to 25 lbs.Occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.Occasionally squat or kneelOccasionally bend

Created: 2025-10-08