Machine Operator, Lead

**Remote Work: No**

**Overview**:
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about - locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimagining the future - for our people, our customers, and the world.

Operates all equipment including turret and color press. Sets up/runs/tears down color press. Mixes inks and performs color match. Runs ancillary pieces of equipment which automate the press. Performs troubleshooting for all equipment. Able to identify and resolve uncommon problems and to perform new work types. Owns specific work projects. This level applies to highly experienced Press Operators who perform at an advanced level of proficiency.

**Responsibilities**:

- Acts as a SME for assigned work area. Trains employees on work process. Acts as an escalation point for novel problems.
- Demonstrates Zebra’s core values consistently and strongly. Is seen as a role model for others.
- Applies full knowledge of the functions and mechanical workings of all machines, including ink mixing and color matching.
- Performs ISO appropriate functional quality tests for operations performed on all machines, including color presses and associated ancillary equipment.
- Accurately interprets documents necessary to deliver the components for jobs.
- Trains operators for converting operations.
- Trains new press operators and provides follow-on training for all press operators.
- Receives limited supervision, exercising judgment within broadly defined policies and practices in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Performs non-routine/complex duties with limited supervision.
- Possesses full knowledge of job-related policies and procedures.
- Can set up within the time of experienced setter.
- Possesses knowledge of all job-related policies and procedures in moderately complex situations with limited supervision.
- Interacts effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve moderately complex problems.
- Complies with all required safety practices, and regulations.
- Follows work order instructions and performs labeling requirements.
- Adheres to productivity standards.
- Complies with all required safety practices and use of PPE.
- Builds productive working relationships internally, generally within immediate department or team.

**Qualifications**: Minimum Education**:

- High school or equivalent

**Minimum Work Experience (years)**:

- 4-6 years

**Key Skills and Competencies**:

- 6+ years of related experience operating any combination of press, converting and finishing equipment (die cutting, laminating, slitting).
- At least 3 year of narrow web flex press experience.
- Ability to work in a team environment.

**Preferred Experience**:

- ** Experience in printing, packaging, electronics, or food manufacturing environments.**:

- ** Familiarity with automated and high-precision equipment.**:

- ** Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Line Leader, or Production Technician.