Digital Ink Jobs in Surprise, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Digital Printing Process Machinery Operator Day Shift in our Phoenix factory
Job Overview
The Machine Operator will run and maintain machines that bind printed pages to produce quality products.
Job Duties and Expectations:

• Operates machinery to cut, fold, glue, trim, bind, and finish the final printed product.
• Reads work orders and sets the machine in accordance with job specifications.
• Review job requirements to understand scope and parameters of project.
• Completes trial run and evaluates the quality and appearance of the product.
• Adjusts machinery as needed prior to starting the project.
• Inspects and ensures that the machines are in proper working order.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to operate machine.
• Prepares, aligns, and configures machinery, ink, rollers, paper, etc.
• Performs routine maintenance on machines.
• Informs supervisor of problems with equipment or materials.
• Maintain a clean area around machinery.
• Ability to operate or to quickly learn to operate various machinery and related software.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Adheres to and enforces safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits
401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.
Culture
At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https://vimeo.com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf
Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot problems with machinery
• Excellent attention to detail skills
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at various levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals
• Reliable mode of transportation
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Extended hours during peak season (Oct-Dec). Overtime mandatory.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Thorough understanding of operations policies and practice
• Excellent people management skills
• Effective communicator and active listener
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
• Collaborate and able to work effectively as part of a team on the floor and with management
• Success in training, developing, and providing direction to team

Working Conditions:

• Significant walking, bending, standing
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to work in various climates (i.e. hot and cold)

District Photo Inc.
Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.
Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.