Wide Format Operator, ND, Printing Services - Lakeland

The main function of this position is to print on a digital UV flatbed printer, a roll to roll latex printer, as well as  routing on a CNC router. This will be done on a variety of different rigid and flexible substrates, including metals, plastics, boards, synthetics, vinyl, banner, and canvas. This requires the set-up and complete operation of the rigid wide format digital printer, the digital latex printer, several digital CNC routers, and various wide format finishing equipment.
 
A Printing Services Wide Format Operator typically …

•  reading and comprehending written job specifications. Job specifications provide the production details of each job/finished product. 
• safely and efficiently setting-up and completing operation of  a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router,  and various wide format finishing equipment.
• safely and efficiently operating maintenance and cleanliness of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router,  and various wide format finishing equipment.
• timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals. 

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printing
• Knowledge of rigid wide format finishing processes
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printer and computerized router front end software
• Math and measurement knowledge
• High degree of mechanical skills, combined with the abilities required to operate a highly technical rigid wide format digital printer and various wide format finishing equipment
• High degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experience
• Physical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
• Willingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Graphic Arts
• Two years of rigid wide format digital printer and wide format finishing equipment operation
• Graphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s)
• Knowledge of Onyx Thrive
• Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems
• Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody (CoC) processes and procedures
• Knowledge of  Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection, via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) Terminals

Hours of Work

6pm - 4:30am; Mon - Thurs

Travel Frequency

0%

Other Compensation Information

Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m. Night Differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.

Details

Compensation Type: Hourly Paid

Frequency of Pay: Weekly

Minimum Base Pay: 18.70

Maximum Base Pay: 25.85

Potential Annual Base Pay: 38,896 - 53,768

Address: 2116 Morrow St

City: Lakeland

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33815-3534