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Printer Operator (UV)

Safety Technology International
  • Waterford, Michigan
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    UV Printer Operator

    Job Summary
    UV Printer Operators at STI are responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining ultraviolet (UV) printing machines to produce high-quality prints on a variety of materials such as plastic, glass, and metal. This position ensures accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in print output while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards in the production environment. 

    Duties/Responsibilities
    • Set up, calibrate, and operate UV printing machines; monitor the printing process to ensure optimal quality and minimize waste.           • 
    • Designs and prepares digital print layouts (Adobe Illustrator, RasterLink, etc.) according to job specifications and production requirements. 
    • Calibrates color profiles and print alignment 
    • Load and unload substrates including plastic, glass, and metal; ensure proper ink levels and machine readiness. 
    • Inspect printed materials for color accuracy, registration, and overall quality; adjust as needed. 
    • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance; identify and resolve mechanical or print quality issues to minimize downtime. 
    • Work closely with design, production, and assembly teams to meet project specifications and delivery timelines. 
    • Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area. 
    • In addition to operating the printer, the person: 
    • Performs full maintenance (lamp changes, encoder calibration, vacuum table alignment, firmware updates, etc.) 
    • Trains others on setup and workflow 
    • Acts as the point of contact for vendor tech support and machine performance 
    Skills/Abilities
    • Prior experience of operating and maintaining UV printing equipment preferred 
    • Understanding UV printing processes, inks, curing systems, and various substrates. 
    • Ability to diagnose and correct printing and mechanical issues effectively. 
    • Excellent visual accuracy and focus on maintaining high quality and consistency. 
    • Ability to stand for extended periods and able to lift/move materials up to 50 pounds. 
    • Close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
    • Ability to manage multiple print jobs, materials, and adjustments efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 
    Details
    • Full-time
    • Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday - Friday

    This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company and its customers.
     
    Who We Are
    STI’s story began over four decades ago in a home basement. We now operate from multiple buildings in Waterford, Michigan, have an office located in Worcestershire, England, and are recognized as a global leader in helping to prevent false fire alarms, theft and vandalism to important devices worldwide.

    We care about the people we work with.

    Family owned and operated, STI believes in treating their employees like family. Personal attention is paid to each team member and the company strives to make the work environment fun, collaborative and inspirational. We believe in what we do, and we believe in our colleagues to help us achieve our goals. STI offers a full benefits package and regularly participates in teambuilding events.

    Benefits Available
    • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
    • Life & Disability Insurance
    • 401(k)
    • PTO, Sick, and Holiday Pay
    Position is located onsite in Waterford, MI. Relocation assistance not available.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWaterford, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.sti-global.com/en-us/careers

    Skills

    • Adobe Illustratorunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Computer Firmwareunmatched
    • Depth Perceptionunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Fire Alarmunmatched
    • Fire Preventionunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Printingunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Specificationsunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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