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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs for our Automated Fabrication Machines. Including set-up for operators, issuing job duties, and helping troubleshoot machines while meeting Wilson Hurd a division of Nelson-Miller’s business goals and objectives.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Setting up, transfer line, VT19 and strip feeds

• Troubleshooting / machine maintenance

• Read and understand work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance

• Die maintenance and cleaning

• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs 

• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment

• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems

• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent a must

• Engineering or Electro Mechanical experience a plus

• Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS

• Tool and die work for fabrication machines

• Machine operation and troubleshooting

SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Be able to use a ruler, caliper, micrometer and height gauge

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Arm Hand Steadiness – the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

• Machine Problem Sensitivity – the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong

• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range

• Control Precision – The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine

• Excellent physical condition and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Mixing and preparation of inks for production (two shifts).

• Accurate documentation of formula files.

• Examine job orders to determine quantities, stock specification, colors or special printing instructions. 

• Verify the substrate and ink meet the specifications for a given job.

• Color matching.

• Monitor inventory levels on a regular basis, ordering or requesting additional supplies, as necessary.

• R & D – Developing new ink applications.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• 2 – 3 years of formulating inks for the printing industry on plastics, aluminum or rigid substrates preferred.

• Working with back lit color formulations.

• Familiarity in using different types of color measurement tools.

• Proficient in Excel and Word.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent. 

• Additional Graphic Arts education a plus.

• Color matching accuracy.

• Numerical accuracy.

• Organizational skills a must.

• Visual color discrimination.

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Mathematical skills a must, able to equate decimals and percentages.

• Be able to use a ruler and caliper.

• Analytical and problem solving.

• No color deficiencies.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• An understanding of various industry color measurement instruments and ink rheology’s.

• Superb organization and prioritization.

• Creative thinker – ability to develop, design, or create new applications, ideas relationships, systems or products, including artistic contributions.

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical information and procedures.

• Team player – work with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in person, over the phone or via email.

WORK CONTEXT

• Exposure to contaminants or hazardous conditions with inks and chemicals. 

• Personal Protective Equipment includes safety glasses, gloves and lab jackets.

• Majority of position is standing. 

• Time Pressure. 

• Importance of being exact or accurate. 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Set up, feed and operate screen presses efficiently referencing blueprints and job jackets, while maintaining high quality and performance standards.

• Check for ink coverage and density, alignment and registration.

• Production related trouble shooting.

• Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality.

• Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

• Clean-up of equipment at job completion.

• Successfully cross train into other areas of the department, including prepress. 

• Completing all documentation for production requirements. 

• Maintain clean working area.

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• Printing operation on plastics, aluminum or rigid substrates preferred, not required.

• Machine operation preferred, not required.   

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.

• Additional Graphic Arts education a plus.

• Excellent physical condition and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Good mechanical, math and reading abilities.

• Be able to use a rule and caliper.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good eye for small detail inspection & no color deficiencies.

• Ability to read blueprints. 

• Dexterity and Arm-Hand Steadiness – ability to quickly move hands, arms, fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble and the ability to keep hand and arm steady. 

• Superb organization and prioritization.

• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

• Operation and Control – controlling operations of equipment or systems. 

• Some computer knowledge. 

• Quality Conscious

• Team Player.

WORK CONTEXT

• Exposure to contaminants or hazardous conditions with inks and chemicals. 

• Personal Protective Equipment includes safety glasses, gloves and lab jackets.

• 100% standing position.

• Time pressure. 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Accurately follow work instructions for generating artwork

• Sending art proofs to customers

• Generating production files for screen printing and fabrication

• Prepare files for outsourced parts (ETCH) per work instructions

• Preflight and troubleshoot customer digital files, load fonts, inspect graphics, and make color separations (4 color process and spot colors), familiar with traps and bleeds

• Output files to image setter; set line screens, resolution, and other press-specific settings

• Prepare files for output to film & digital devices

• Create / edit work instructions as required

• Maintain inventory & order supplies for graphic department

• Operate and assist in maintenance of graphics prepress equipment

• Occasionally working with buyers to discuss prints and graphics 

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma

• Graphics Degree or Art related Degree

• Degree in electronics prepress or two years on the job experience

EXPERIENCE

• Experience with digital and or screen printing, Acrobat, InDesign, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RIP software, EPICOR, Corel Draw (not a requisite but a plus)

• Comprehensive knowledge Adobe Illustrator – CC preferred

• Experience with Excel & Word

• Understanding of the manufacturing process & needs of other departments, including Prepress experience

• Understand Positive vs Negative film and the difference between first and second surface printing

• Ability to manipulate and create own graphics for processes

• Understanding of proper documentation and traceability 

• Ability to read and understand Job Traveler, Art Traveler, and ISO Procedure Manual

• Receive files electronically & maintain operating system 

• Review Jobs for correct processes & information

• Generate files for fabrication – laser, turret, steel rule die, Datron

• Navigate EPICOR to verify process information, material, job location and part history

QUALIFICATIONS

• Near Vision or ability to see details at close range 

• Visual Color Discrimination or ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

• Deductive Reasoning or ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

• Problem Sensitivity or ability to recognized there is a problem 

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Communication with Supervisors, Peers or Subordinates by phone, email or in person

• Mechanical

• Self - motivated, customer focused (external & internal customers)

• Team player as well as being able to work independently

• Accountable and able to make sound judgement and decisions

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Set up, feed and operate screen presses efficiently referencing blueprints and job jackets, while maintaining high quality and performance standards.

• Check for ink coverage and density, alignment and registration.

• Production related trouble shooting.

• Inspect printed materials or other images to verify quality.

• Collect samples of materials or products for testing.

• Clean-up of equipment at job completion.

• Successfully cross train into other areas of the department, including prepress. 

• Additional duties as assigned. 

KEY METRICS

• Setting up and running screen print operation.

• Reading prints and job travelers.

• Counting parts and inspection.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.

• Additional Graphic Arts education a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Printing operation on plastics, aluminum or rigid substrates a plus but not a requisite.

• Machine operation a plus but not a requisite. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• No color deficiencies.

• Ability to read blueprints. 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Dexterity and Arm-Hand Steadiness – ability to quickly move hands, arms, fingers to grasp, manipulate or assemble and the ability to keep hand and arm steady. 

• Superb organization and prioritization.

• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.

• Operation and Control – controlling operations of equipment or systems. 

• Excellent physical condition and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

• Some computer knowledge. 

• Good mechanical, math and reading abilities. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good eye for small detail.

• Ambitious, energetic, quality conscience.

• Driven and results oriented.

• Self-directed multi-tasker and works well under pressure.

• Professional approach.

• Team player – work with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates in person.

WORK CONTEXT

• Exposure to contaminants or hazardous conditions with inks and chemicals. 

• Personal Protective Equipment includes safety glasses, gloves and lab jackets.

• 100% standing position.

• Time pressure. 

• Importance of being exact or accurate. 

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Running of laminators, steel rule die, hole punch, power cutter, laser, and knife cutter

• Production related trouble shooting

• Successfully cross train into other areas of the department

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent a must

EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 yrs. manufacturing experience

SKILLS

• Machine Operation experience.

• Excellent physical condition and able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

• Good mechanical, math and reading abilities

• Be able to use a ruler and caliper and read and interpret gauges

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good eye for small detailed inspection

• Self-motivated

• Ambitious and energetic

• Quality conscious

• Team player

JOB SUMMARY

Under supervision assemble and test basic forms of electronic control products.  Package, label and prepare finished goods for shipment or stock.  Utilize assembly drawings and job tickets to manufacture quality products. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using job tickets and assembly drawings build basic forms of electronic control products

• Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly

• Correctly record number of products tested or built on job tickets

• Utilize the ERP system to input job ticket data

KEY METRICS

• On-time performance *

• Customer returns *

• Build plan-to-actual job performance *

*These metrics will be measured as a group

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• With guidance from upper level production assemblers perform quality checks on products and parts to verify conformance to assembly drawings

• Verify package quantity to ensure orders are complete

• Use various forms of production tools and equipment

• Attach part identification labels to parts

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Production and manufacturing experience is a plus

• Manufacturing job shop environment experience preferred

Personal Attributes

• Proven team player  

• Driven and results oriented 

• Professional approach 

• Ability to be flexible to meet changing requirements

PRIMARY WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Perform in-process inspection during printing operation

• Assist press operator, including clean-up – keeping press downtime to a minimum

• Operate all color computer equipment in the department

KEY METRICS

• Counting accuracy

• Detailed vision accuracy

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cross train in other areas of the plant as required

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent a must

EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years’ work experience working in a manufacturing facility

• 1-2 years’ experience working with printing a plus

SKILLS

• Good eye for small detailed inspection

• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time

• Good organizational skills

• Good basic math skills and be able to use a ruler

• Some computer background

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ambitious, energetic and quality conscious

• Good attendance

• Team player, willing to work independently