AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com
AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.
AWT has the following position open in our Anaheim location:
The schedule for this position is Mon. - Fri., Hours are - 5:30am to 1:30pm. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.
Required Job Duties
Include the following. Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.
- Adhere to existing safety and quality processes
- Perform plate mounting timely and accurately
- Perform inspection of incoming plates
- Clean printing plates upon completing of production
- Maintain plate files in the established and organized structure
- Run Finishing Press Operator and perform routine maintenance, on schedule and according to procedure
- Perform adjustments accurately, efficiently, and according to procedure
- Monitor the finishing process to maintain high finished product quality
- Stage raw material for upcoming orders
- Store raw material upon completion of production in established areas
- Assist in job changeover to minimize waste and down time
- Mix inks as necessary
- Understand machine capabilities to achieve optimum quality, throughput, and waste minimization
- Update real-time order data through internal information systems
- Perform order Q.C. checks according to work instructions to ensure accuracy
- Keep aware of deadlines and produce orders to meet commitments
- Advise Purchasing of supplies inventory levels
- Participate in training programs facilitated by Production Manager
- Adhere to existing work instructions/processes and contribute ideas and recommendations for continuous process improvement
- Sweep, mop, empty trash cans, clean work surfaces and perform any applicable maintenance duties to keep the production area suitable for customer tours
- Cross train on the Omega die cutter to serve as a back-up operator
- Provide regular feedback on ways to improve production processes
- Provide recommendations and feedback to management regarding operational capabilities and limitations
- Maintain a very organized, clean, and safe work environment
- Participate in a continuous learning environment
- Adjust to new objectives as necessary
- Keep up to date on industry knowledge
- Be able to work at times under high-pressure
- Understand the importance of customer needs for both internal and external customers
- Be receptive to feedback
- Be a good listener and open-minded
- Possess a cooperative, team attitude
- Follow procedures/work instructions well
- Be detail oriented
- Have strong dedication and good work ethic
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Machine operating experience
- Good troubleshooting skills
- Experience maintaining equipment
- Printing experience is a plus
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Basic understanding of Word, Excel, E-mail programs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lift up to 50 pounds without aid
- Move/handle up to 250 pounds with aid
- Exposed to intermittent noise levels approaching 100 decibels
- Use of harsh chemicals (isopropyl alcohol, petroleum-based imaging oil)
- Exposure to modest amount of ozone
