April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025
Citizen Vinyl is seeking an entry-level press operator. Training will be provided, but we are looking for certain qualities that will ensure your success in the position and compatibility with our manufacturing team and the Citizen Vinyl culture.
The main focus of this position is to operate a vinyl record pressing machine and to make sure the machine makes consistent, high-quality records. A Press Operator will work closely with the Pressing Supervisor and Production Manager to help diagnose problems with the machinery.
This full-time position requires a reliable presence for Monday through Friday shifts with the possibility of weekend and/or evening shifts as our workload increases. We offer training, paid time off, holidays, and discounts at our cafe and record store.
Valuable attributes:
• A quick learner with an eagerness to master complex machines
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Sense of urgency / efficiency
• Outstanding communication skills
• Constant attention to safety and comfortable working with large machines
• A team player, smart worker, who takes initiative
• Respect for coworkers and pride in the end product
Duties and responsibilities:
• Follow instructions, follow schedules, keep press running
• Understand and provide basic maintenance routines on presses
• Keep pressing station stocked with needed supplies
• Setup and changeover jobs in the pressing room
• Willing to work occasional late and weekend shifts to meet production deadlines
• Maintain and improve workspaces for safety, efficiency
Valuable skills:
• Mechanical work experience
• Manufacturing work experience
• Knowledge of industrial / warehouse safety
Please send resumes to jobs@citizenvinyl.com
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