Machine Technician at Diamond Graphics LLC – Ramsey, Minnesota

Why you will enjoy working with Diamond:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Great health benefits include Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options, a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, a 529 CollegeSavings Plan, and Colonial Life Benefits
• Employer contributions to an HSA
• A close-knit team environment
• Monthly staff appreciation drawings, quarterly staff lunches and annual holiday events
• Paid time off and holidays to promote a work-life balance
• A clean and safe working manufacturing environment
• Temperature and humidity-controlled environment
• Casual dress code, free company shirts
• Paid meal and rest breaks
• Referral bonuses
• Volunteer overtime opportunities

Job Summary: The technician is responsible for the maintenance, continual operation and continuous improvement of all DOD lines and related auxiliary equipment. This position will optimize mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings. This position requires a higher mechanical and electrical skill set and past experience on printing or industrial equipment. This position works Monday-Thursday; 1:45pm-11:45pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform required preventative maintenance on equipment; ensure equipment is running to standard processes; optimize mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings.
• Assist with the training of team members on safe and efficient use of equipment.
• Assist Operators with complex job set ups, trouble-shooting when issues arise
• Assist Production in adhering to or helping create new procedures as needed
• Assist operators with remakes and restarts for production: ensuring the correct product is being produced/reproduced. Job sign offs and first article check when needed
• Proactively communicate essential information to the team including information regarding incomplete repairs and any potential problems on the lines.
• Participate in developing action plans to create greater efficiencies and resolve potential issues with safety, quality, production and 5S
• Use the appropriate hand/power tools, electric and volt meters, equipment to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair/replace parts
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum of two years of experience in the print industry as a Machine Operator
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience troubleshooting PLC devices, printers and labelers; Pneumatic and hydraulic
• Experience in encoding and imaging including barcode construction
• Software Knowledge of Data-Trac and GT preferred
• Software knowledge of CPST, Atlantic Zeiser and Precision Finishing lines
• Shrink-wrap and oven operational knowledge
• Multi feeder and labeler operational knowledge
• Hot melt equipment and operational application knowledge
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the company
• Proficient in basic computer operations
• Strong problem solving abilities
• High attention to detail
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Flexible and willing to work over-time and/or weekends as needed

Preferred:

• Technical Degree and/or five years minimum experience in the print industry as an Operator