Press Operator
Job Summary:
As a member of the Press Operations Team, the Press Operator is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the multicolor printing press.
Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Functions:- Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
- Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.
- Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Helper trainees.
- Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
- Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
- Cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly, and operational.
- Consults with appropriate supervisors regarding operational issues.
- Depending on the print run, operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
- Wrap and change rolls on the press.
- Carries, lifts, and pours 40 50-pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
- Set-up and change press gears as needed.
- Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.
- Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.
- Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
- Assists other operators as needed.
- Uses "Best Practices" regarding setup time and minimizing waste.
- Must utilize required PPE and work in a safe and ethical manner while maintaining high quality standards at all times.
- Understand and comply with all Lockout/Tag Out procedures.
- Enter production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.
- Additional Functions:
- Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
- Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications.
- Assist in the development of new products and designs.
- Meets with customers as needed.
Education: A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper experience.
Skills and Abilities:- Must be able to pass a color blindness test.
- Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions.
- Must be physically fit due to nature of the work.
- Ability to work with and understand computers.
- Strong math skills
- Special Equipment: Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.
