Press Operator The Press Operator will ensure a quality product using statistical process control methods and troubleshooting techniques is achieved. Provides leadership on a printing press to ensure maximum machine and raw material efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This position is responsible for the direction and leadership of a printing press, and the crew assigned to it.
Responsibilities:
Complete safety orientation and forklift certification training.
Demonstrate an understanding of our product, customer specifications, and visual inspection requirements.
Collect and document specific data.
Demonstrate basic math skills, both metric and standard.
Ability to use color measuring instruments for monitoring color (Techkon).Measure and monitor ink viscosities and its effect on color.
Basic color theory and color control in multi-color printing.
Apply measurement and data to identify root causes and solve problems.
Use applicable statistical tools when and where necessary.
Effectively communicate and interact professionally with all people in the work environment.
Understand the importance of respect and maintain the confidentiality of the company and customer.
Utilize teamwork to fulfill job requirements and process improvements.
Must have general computer skills (i.e., JDE, Quality Windows, etc.)Effectively train new team members.
Understand the components and functions of the basic flexographic printing press, including but not limited to the Unwind, Infeed, Drying, Outfeed, Rewind, Register, Impression setting, Port-a-lift and Inking systems.
Adhere to changeover procedures for flexographic printing.
Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret Job Travelers and how to identify raw materials by part numbers.
Recognize, identify, and communicate problems in specific terms (troubleshooting).Effectively transfer information between shifts.
Understand and interpret MSDS sheets.
Understand SOC sheets and how to properly fill out.
Demonstrate good 5S, housekeeping, and organizational skills.
Ensure proper solvent and ink handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
Ensure proper hazardous waste handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
Must have the flexibility to adjust breaks and lunch times based on production needs.
Qualifications:
Must be willing to work 3rd shift- 8:45 pm – 5 am, Mon - FriS. Diploma or GEDThree- five years of manufacturing experience required. Three- five years of flexographic printing press experience strongly desired. Knowledge of and skills in the use of office machines (computers and printers) and business procedures. Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude and experience.
Working Conditions:- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with frequent excursions into high noise areas
- Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others – in and around production, warehouse, and office areas.
- Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity, the ability to distinguish letters, the ability to distinguish between colors.
- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
