Press Feeder

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 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 Press Feeder is responsible for assisting the Press Operator in printing high quality store valued/pre-paid card products. The Helper is responsible for feeding the presses, flipping loads, and monitoring the quality of the output.  This position works a rotating 12 hour shift (5:00am-5:00pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pull correct material from inventory or work in process area 
• Verify the proper gauge, sheet size, and required number of sheets with the Lead Operator before production begins 
• Prepare the press feeder and load stock into the press 
• Monitor ink fountains and replenish ink with the correct colors as needed 
• Monitor the fountain solution and all related fluids in the fountain solution system  
• Assist with press setup, routine maintenance, and daily operation 
• Support troubleshooting efforts for print ingrelated issues and help determine appropriate corrective actions. 
• Increase production efficiency through continuous process improvement. 
• Reduce production waste by applying continuous improvement methods 
• Utilize all available press process control features and technologies 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment 
• Adhere to all press related safety procedures and company safety guidelines. 

• High school diploma required; technical training related to printing or mechanical operations preferred but not required 
• One to three years of experience in the print industry or in a production or manufacturing environment 
• Strong basic math skills and the ability to follow precise written procedures and specifications.  
• Must possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to producing high quality work.  
• Have working knowledge of quality control practices and inspection procedures.  
• Possess sound judgment and effective decision making skills in a production setting.  
• Ability to demonstrate clear, respectful, and proactive communication skills across  
• Collaborative, team oriented approach with a willingness to support coworkers and contribute to a positive work environment.  
• Mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting skills to address machine related issues efficiently.  
• Ability to understand production requirements and how Press operations impact other departments.  
• Dependable and self motivated, demonstrating initiative in daily tasks and problem solving.  
• Strong work ethic with a focus on safety, consistency, and continuous improvement.  
• Willingness and availability to work overtime and weekends based on production needs. 
• Ability to push, lift and pull up to 50 lbs. repetitively during shift 
• Ability to move and position self to operate on, under and around machines