Equipment Operator

GPA Printing

Job Description/Responsibilities

Offline UV Sakurai Operator

Hourly position: 2nd Shift

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Our Culture & Purpose

At GPA Global, our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and a relentless drive for growth. We empower our Project Managers to be the go-to contacts for our clients—trusted partners who deliver sustainable solutions and help drive the organization’s success. Every team member is expected to foster a positive, inclusive environment, champion innovation, and work together to achieve shared goals. Ultimately, those in this role play a critical part in delivering growth, building lasting client relationships, and ensuring our solutions are both impactful and sustainable.

The Offline UV Sakurai Operato r is responsible for the setup, adjustment, and safe operation of UV finishing equipment, primarily the Sakurai silkscreen press, to apply UV coatings to printed products. The operator ensures that finished products meet customer specifications and quality standards while maintaining efficient production rates

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Setup & Operation: Install screens, squeegees, flood bars, and register stock to press; set up feeders, take-offs, and stackers

• Job Preparation: Verify size, color, and type of UV from job orders; obtain and check screens, squeegees, and supplies

• Proofing & Approval: Print proof sheets, check registration and color matches, and secure supervisor approval before production

• Production Monitoring: Maintain optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality throughout the run; collect samples as required

• Quality Control: Monitor machine to ensure proper registration, cut, and scoring; make adjustments as needed

• Unloading & Palletizing: Remove materials and stack them on pallets; discharge scrap trailers

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve machine issues; notify supervisor if problems cannot be fixed

• Maintenance: Perform minor press repairs; maintain cleanliness of press, workstation, and immediate area; follow lubrication and maintenance schedules

• Record Keeping: Complete production records and required paperwork

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to all safety policies, maintain a safe work environment, and follow operational procedures

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED

• Experience: 1–2 years in UV finishing, preferably with Sakurai silkscreen press

• Skills:

• Ability to read and understand job tickets

• Basic math and communication skills

• Ability to work within department standards and attention to detail

• Teamwork and ability to work overtime

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs; work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Summary: This role blends machine operation, quality control, and production coordination in a UV finishing environment, requiring precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team under supervision.