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Job Description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Brief Description:

A print shop technician operates, maintains, and repairs the various printing and finishing equipment used to produce materials for clients. Their duties involve everything from preparing digital files and setting up the presses to performing quality control and handling basic customer service.

Core responsibilities:

+ **Print production:** A technician operates and monitors a range of digital and offset presses to produce high-quality print jobs according to customer specifications. This includes producing printed materials, signage, and other items.

+ **Equipment setup and maintenance:** Before a print run, the technician prepares equipment by installing plates, adjusting settings for color and registration, and loading the correct paper stock. They also perform preventative maintenance and clean equipment regularly.

+ **File preparation and processing:** For digital print jobs, they work with computers to process files provided by clients, download data, and manipulate settings to ensure files are print-ready. Software proficiency with programs like Adobe Acrobat or InDesign is often required.

+ **Quality assurance:** Technicians conduct ongoing quality checks during print runs, collecting random samples and making adjustments to ensure consistency and prevent misprints. They also perform a final inspection of finished products.

+ **Troubleshooting and repairs:** They diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software issues that arise with the printing equipment. For major malfunctions, they may coordinate with maintenance personnel or vendor service providers.

+ **Finishing and binding:** After a job is printed, the technician operates bindery equipment to complete the order. This includes cutting, collating, folding, drilling, and binding materials.

+ **Material handling and inventory:** Technicians manage the stock of ink, paper, and other supplies needed for production. This involves tracking inventory levels, reordering when necessary, and moving supplies to storage or work areas.

+ **Customer service and delivery:** Depending on the role, a technician may assist customers with orders, explain technical concepts in simple terms, or deliver finished materials using a company vehicle.

+ Responsible for some of our assembly/kitting work and other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent; technical certification or an associate's degree in a related field is often preferred.

+ Prior experience in a print shop or a related production environment, with training provided on specific company equipment.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude for operating, setting up, and maintaining machinery.

+ Excellent attention to detail and color perception to ensure high-quality, accurate results.

+ Computer skills for handling digital files and controlling automated systems.

+ Ability to read and follow work orders and technical specifications.

+ Effective communication and problem-solving skills, particularly for troubleshooting and working with a team.

+ Physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Position: Full-time, In-person

Hourly Pay: $18.00-22.00

Work Hours: 7AM-3:30PM, Monday-Friday

Benefits:

+ 401(k)

+ 401(k) matching

+ Dental insurance

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Vision insurance

_We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer._