Printing Machine Operator

Description

Job Summary: Leads the production of high-quality printed and laminated parts, managing equipment, supplies, and workflows to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Ensure the technical and aesthetic quality of printed and laminated parts. 2. Lead the printing and laminating process, managing equipment and workflows. 3. Coordinate tasks, maintain machines, and control material inventory. Ensure the production of printed and laminated parts with the highest quality, complying with the technical, aesthetic, and time standards established by Jimmy Graphics. Lead the printing and laminating process, managing equipment, supplies, and workflows while maintaining operational efficiency. **Technical Operation and Quality Control** * Set up, operate, and supervise printing machines (solvent, UV) and laminators, ensuring proper calibration according to material type, size, and resolution. * Guarantee that each print meets Jimmy Graphics’ required parameters for color, sharpness, alignment, and finish. * Conduct pre-printing checks (files, proportions, color profiles, substrate type) and perform test prints when necessary. * Carry out visual and technical inspections during and after lamination to ensure required adhesion, gloss, or texture. **Operational Coordination and Schedule Adherence** * Plan and coordinate printing and laminating tasks according to assigned Work Orders (WO), ensuring logical sequence and established prioritization. * Maintain constant communication with process leaders, design, and installation teams to guarantee continuous production flow. * Ensure adherence to daily and weekly production schedules and targets. **Maintenance, Organization, and Safety** * Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of machines, performing daily cleaning, calibration, and inspection of moving parts. * Coordinate external technical maintenance and record all interventions performed. **Material and Inventory Management** * Track and record material usage (vinyls, inks, laminates, blades, papers, adhesives, etc.) in the SIAS system or designated platform. * Conduct physical counts, verify stock levels, and promptly report procurement or replenishment needs. * Ensure proper storage of supplies to prevent contamination, deterioration, or loss. * Keep consumption and return reports updated, as well as control of surplus and waste. **Documentation and Traceability** * Record each completed job with its printing parameters, times, materials used, and technical observations. * Enter complete WO information into SIAS and into assigned Drive folders. Work Location: On-site employment