Machine Operator

1st Shift Machine Operator– Enjoy a 4‑Day Workweek M-T

Job Description

At The Vomela Companies our greatest asset is our people. As a full-service visual communications company, we are looking for creative and intellectual thinkers that work with our customers to create compelling brand solutions and foster meaningful connections. And while you're focused on creating big things for global and local brands, we will help you build a career you can be passionate about.

Apply now to find your place at Vomela.

Job Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for running Zund Plotter Operator. 

What You’ll Do…

• Precision Finishing: Set up and operate Zund digital cutter(s) to process high-value materials including cast vinyl, reflective fleet films, and specialty laminates.
• Vehicle Wrap Prep: Accurately cut and weed complex vehicle wraps and fleet decals, ensuring registration marks align perfectly with printed graphics for seamless installation.
• File Prep & Calibration: Prepare and import digital files from software such as Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, or specialized Zund Cut Center software.
• Tooling & Maintenance: Manage various Zund modules, including oscillating blades, kiss-cut tools, and universal modules, ensuring blades are sharp and calibrated for different vinyl thicknesses.
• Quality Inspection: Monitor output for dimensional accuracy and weeding ease, ensuring "right the first time" production to meet strict fleet delivery timelines.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring…

• Set up machines as required.
• Recognize quality, acceptable product.
• Assist in the training of inexperienced persons.
• Be skilled in the operation of many pieces of equipment throughout the plant(s).
• Be sufficiently skilled to work with minimum supervision once initial training is completed and verified by the supervisor.
• Employee must pass the job-related physical requirement testing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and push/pull up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability