Press Operator

Screen Print/Press Operator

New England Keyboard/Nelson Miller Group is seeking a highly skilled Screen Print/Press Operator to join our team and play a crucial role in producing high-quality printed materials. In this role, you'll be responsible for the efficient operation of our screen print presses and ensuring the delivery of top-notch products.

This role is based on-site at our New England Keyboard/Nelson Miller Group facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to contribute to a dynamic production environment. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of our operations, working closely with experienced professionals and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency.

As a Screen Print/Press Operator, you'll be at the heart of our production process, responsible for everything from setup to final inspection. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operating the Press: Efficiently set up, operate, and monitor screen printing presses, ensuring optimal performance and output. This includes loading paper, adjusting feed and tension controls, and responding to any system alerts or errors.
• Ink Management: Accurately obtain or mix inks and fill ink fountains to meet job specifications.
• Quality Control: Secure printing plates, adjust tolerances, and pull proofs to meticulously check for ink coverage, density, alignment, and registration. You'll conduct regular inspections during runs, collecting and examining samples to identify and address any issues promptly.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine cleaning of ink fountains, plates, and cylinders. You'll also handle minor repairs using hand tools and notify management of any significant equipment problems.
• Production Oversight: Examine job orders to determine specifications such as quantities, stock, colors, and special instructions. You'll verify that paper and ink meet all requirements.
• Material Handling: Retrieve and organize printed parts for subsequent passes, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Inventory & Organization: Monitor inventory levels of supplies and request additional materials as needed. You'll also contribute to maintaining a clean and organized shop environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Screen Print Group Leader, assisting with setups, heat treating stock, and other tasks as directed.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate time and production records daily.
• Environmental Monitoring: Monitor and adjust environmental factors like humidity and temperature to optimize equipment performance.
• Auxiliary Equipment Operation: Set up and operate auxiliary equipment such as cutting, folding, or laminating machines.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 1-3 years of printing experience and experience with automatic presses, with a strong preference for screen printing. Previous experience in apparel printing will be considered.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Technical Aptitude: An in-depth understanding of basic printing technologies and the ability to make precise adjustments.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality control and a commitment to producing flawless prints.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues with equipment or print quality.
• Independence: Capable of working independently under standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Safety & Quality Focus: A strong commitment to adhering to and promoting maximum safety standards, quality policies, procedures, work instructions, ISO9000 standards, and ITAR regulations.

Due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Pay Range: $22-24 per hour (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data).

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are provided as paid time off. New England Keyboard also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

New England Keyboard/Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.