Wide Format Operator, ND, Printing Services - Lakeland

The main function of this position is to print on a digital UV flatbed printer, a roll to roll latex printer, as well as routing on a CNC router. This will be done on a variety of different rigid and flexible substrates, including metals, plastics, boards, synthetics, vinyl, banner, and canvas. This requires the set-up and complete operation of the rigid wide format digital printer, the digital latex printer, several digital CNC routers, and various wide format finishing equipment. A Printing Services Wide Format Operator typically…

• Reading and comprehending written job specifications. Job specifications provide the production details of each job/finished product.
• Safely and efficiently setting-up and completing operation of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operating maintenance and cleanliness of a rigid wide format digital printer, a flexible wide format digital printer, a digital CNC router, and various wide format finishing equipment.
• Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printing
• Knowledge of rigid wide format finishing processes
• Knowledge of rigid wide format digital printer and computerized router front end software
• Math and measurement knowledge
• High degree of mechanical skills, combined with the abilities required to operate a highly technical rigid wide format digital printer and various wide format finishing equipment
• High degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experience
• Physical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
• Willingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Graphic Arts
• Two years of rigid wide format digital printer and wide format finishing equipment operation
• Graphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s)
• Knowledge of Onyx Thrive
• Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems
• Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services' policies and procedures
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody (CoC) processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Knowledge of Shop Floor Data Collection, via Monarch Data Collection (thin net) Terminals

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.