Sign Production - Flatbed Printer

At Foresight Group, we bring together the best technology and decades of expertise to put images and messages on just about anything you can imagine. Foresight Group is a subsidiary of Reseda Group, a wholly-owned CUSO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. With locations in Lansing and Ann Arbor, we specialize in commercial printing, direct mail services, large sign printing, promotional items, and trade show displays. Go to our website, Foresight Group, to learn more about the history of our company!

The Sign Production - Flatbed Printer is responsible for a variety of tasks related the production of signs and graphics in our sign production facility. We are a full service, custom sign shop that provides quality products and services to our awesome customers. Attitude, dependability, positivity, and work ethic are key factors of success in this role. A team member in this role will run our Canon Arizona flatbed printer, help fabricate, and assemble various types of signs and vinyl.

This is a great fit for those who like to work with a small team, make things with your hands and feel the pride of seeing a finished project come to life. We value our employees and love people that are engaged, make suggestions and are invested in making this a great place to work. Experience in construction or a skilled trade is helpful but not required. Customer relations, service, and attention to detail are a priority in all jobs.

Work Arrangement: This position is able to work onsite at our Lansing SuperSign Office (1200 Marquette St, Lansing, MI 48906).

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Overtime as needed during peak business times.

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation for this position is based on experience, rates starting at $18.00+/hour
• Work environment that is climate-controlled, clean, orderly, and promotes safety
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Premiums
• Up to 13 days of PTO within your first year, as well 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with an immediate 1:1 Match
• Up to 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and understand written job instructions.
• Operate assigned production equipment according to processes and work instructions.
• Load materials and ensure proper tools are used.
• Ready jobs by transferring supplies and substrates from inventory to work areas & equipment, work with the appropriate personnel, and review electronic files from network server at workstation prior to printing.
• Make final pre-run inspection of job and approves or confers with supervisor for approval if necessary. The employee is responsible for quality of printed work with defined levels of authority.
• Operates or directs operation of the flatbed printing equipment in accordance with job orders.
• Operate or assist in other Wide Format production-related tasks if needed and when workload permits. This may include hand finishing various sign and graphic projects.
• Perform daily maintenance and cleaning of the flatbed printing equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
• Inventory the flatbed printing consumables such as ink and cleaning supplies and notify management when low.
• Help maintain an orderly shop by stocking materials as they arrive and by performing daily shop cleaning.
• Monitor the machine during the printing process to ensure high quality output and minimize waste.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance on the equipment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment.
• Aid in other tasks as needed, including hand finishing of signage and graphics projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Flatbed printer, wide format digital printing, construction, or skilled trade experience preferred
• The ability to perform basic shop math and read measuring equipment.
• Willingness to learn cutting software.
• A basic mechanical understanding and experience operating complex machinery.
• A strong ability to perform quality checks and ensure that the final products meet specifications.
• A positive and patient attitude.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Motivated self-started, able to perform work duties & tasks with limited oversight

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts.
• May be required to remain standing, seated or stooped in a stationary position for an extended period.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment, and tools, which includes frequent use of a computer.
• Frequently needs to move about inside or outside of an office area.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure.
• Frequently moves equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds for transport between areas of buildings.
• This position requires onsite presence at the employee's assigned location for all scheduled shifts.
• This position may require occasional off-site installation work.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.