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Machine Operator- 1st Shift

Diamond Graphics
Ramsey, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Description:

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 Machine Operator is responsible for setting up the production line, collaborating with the production line team, reading and understanding job tickets, and ensuring all jobs are processed properly. This position  works Monday-Friday; 6:00am-2:00pm. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Reads, understands, and accurately follows Job Ticket Instructions, completes job ticket paperwork and obtains proper approvals. 
  • Sets up and adjust layouts to match data proofs, diagnose and troubleshoot errors and start up and shut down the production line; if changes are made ensure proper approvals are performed.
  • Check machine for proper working order and make adjustments if machine is not functioning correctly; call Maintenance if needed
  • Verify job duties with production assistants; provide verbal instructions to tasks that needs to be done differently, ensure understanding of expectations
  • Ensure the product meets customer specifications and perform quality checks as needed
  • Communicate efficiently and effectively with teams and completes end of shift production reports. 
  • Other duties as assigned


Requirements:
  • High school Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous print industry experience is a plus
  • Sufficient computer skills to adjust machine according to product 
  • Understands job database software
  • Ability to navigate through PC screens and menus
  • Understanding of the delivery system equipment including: belts, timing, sensors, vacuums, and shingling  
  • Has knowledge and understanding of Version Camera position and font training, Print Camera positioning and font training and Cognex Label Camera positioning and training 
  • Ability to work over-time and/or weekends as needed
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening
  • Ability to follow and communicate written and verbal instructions 
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout shift
  • Ability to move and position self to operate on, under and around machines
  • Previous print industry experience is a plus
  • Inserter Operator or a Folder Gluer experience is a plus



Compensation details: 20-26 Hourly Wage

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