Group Coordinator Lead Digital Print Tech

Group Coordinator Lead-Digital Print Technician

DHL Supply Chain Memphis TN

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DHL is seeking a Group Coordinator Lead - Digital Print Technician to oversee daily production within our new customization operation supporting a major consumer-products brand. This is a hands-on technical lead role combining team coordination with the operation of UV flatbed printers and CO2 / fiber laser engraving equipment.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 years experience in digital printing industrial print production or manufacturing and possesses the ability to lead a production team and be a thoughtful problem solver.

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $22.35 / hour

What Youll Do:

Lead and coordinate daily production activities for a team including assignments coaching training and shift handoffs:

• Operate and prepare UV flatbed printers including material loading alignment preventative checks and quality inspections.
• Operate CO2 and fiber laser engraving and laser etching equipment setting machine parameters based on product requirements.
• Prepare and inspect products while monitoring quality and consistency.
• Read work orders technical specifications and production requirements to ensure jobs are completed accurately.
• Partner with internal departments to resolve technical and workflow issues.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning preventative maintenance troubleshooting and consumable replacement.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• A high school diploma.
• At least 1 year of hands-on print production digital printing or related experience
• Experience leading a team in a manufacturing warehouse or production environment.
• Experience operating industrial printing equipment UV flatbed printing laser engraving/etching or similar production equipment.
• Knowledge of UV ink systems color calibration RIP (Raster Image Processor) software and print profiles.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to read and follow technical specifications and work instructions.
• Complete and pass color-blindness testing.

Why Join DHL

As a Certified Great Place to Work DHL is one of the largest logistics companies in the world. Focused on recognizing and supporting our people we create strong teams and an excellent work environment where every employee has access to excellent benefits including:

• Affordable medical dental and vision coverage beginning on your 30th day
• PTO program for all associates including paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Unmatched training and career advancement opportunities

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Group Coordinator Lead Digital Print Technician

Role Purpose:

The Group Coord Lead-Digital Print Technician directs the day-to-day operations of the Custom area coordinating people workflow and equipment across UV flatbed printing and laser engraving/etching to ensure safe efficient and high-quality output. The role blends hands-on technical operation (printer/laser setup calibration and inspection) with front-line leadership (work assignment training quality gatekeeping communication and continuous improvement). Technical scope includes preparing substrates verifying surface flatness running high-throw UV print jobs operating CO2/fiber lasers and enforcing quality and safety standards throughout the cell.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead daily huddles; assign labor to printer laser prep and inspection stations; balance workload to hit schedule and takt.
• Serve as first escalation point for safety quality and equipment issues; decide to pause/continue and rework paths within authority.
• Coach and mentor Operators I & II; deliver on-the-job training; verify competency against SOPs; reinforce 5S in the area.
• Coordinate with Design/Engineering/Production to resolve file/spec issues and improve flow; communicate status to stakeholders. (Internal collaboration with design engineering and production teams is explicitly required.)
• Oversee product preparation (degutting/unboxing counts staging) and surface cleaning using alcohol; confirm top-surface suitability prior to processing.
• Gatekeep substrate flatness and condition before queueing jobs to UV print or laser stations.
• Run CO2/fiber-based laser engraving/etching equipment; load position and secure materials; set speed/power/frequency/resolution per product requirements.
• Read work orders and technical specs; monitor production runs and report defects or malfunctions promptly.
• Inspect substrates for flatness surface condition and dimensions using precision tools (calipers straightedges thickness gauges).
• Apply adhesion promoter per procedure prior to UV print; verify treated products meet standards before entering print workflow.
• Perform in-process and final inspections for accuracy clarity alignment and appearance; approve first-article/samples before full runs.
• Conduct nozzle checks cleaning cycles and alignment; monitor for clogging/misfires; escalate to maintenance/technical support as needed
• Perform routine cleaning and preventive maintenance; replace consumables (wipers filters inks) and inspect mechanical parts; troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/software issues to minimize downtime.
• Enforce PPE and laser/UV safety protocols; maintain an organized hazard-free area compliant with safety guidelines; perform and document safety checks.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience leading people in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Experience with industrial printers UV flatbed printers CO2/fiber-based laser engraving/etching equipment or related production equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read technical specifications.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

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