Job Posting Title: Press Operator (Flexographic Printing)
Include shift schedule
7pm-7am 3/2 schedule ; + 1.50 Night shift differential
Pay Information
Salary Range: $24-$36 based on experience as Printing Press Operator in a Industrial/Manufacturing setting
Job Description
Summary:
Press Operator is responsible for safely operating, setting up, and caring for the printing press machines and directing the press assistants to ensure continuous improvements in customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
Under the supervision and direction of the Department Manager, to successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
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Read and follow daily press schedule to meet daily production needs.
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Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation and in the daily activities log books.
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Set up and record run condition reports for each job completed.
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Properly and safely use all tools necessary to set up each job as efficiently and with as little waste as possible.
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Read and understand customer order and artwork.
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Track all setup, downtime and run time on the production report and by using Axapta or shop floor.
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Accurately scan and process all materials going on and coming off of the machine
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Run the order as quickly and efficiently as quality allow.
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Mark or flag all press stops, splices and misprints during the run and keep an accurate Flag report for each roll.
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Remove and properly dispose of all flying splices and defects on rewind position or master roll.
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Monitor print quality during the run using the auto defect detection system. (AVT SYSTEM)
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Ability to read a tape measure to 1/32".
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Responsible for the cleanliness of the press and the area around the press.
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Report any and all mechanical issue he encounters during the shift.
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Regular attendance is required
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Prepare and direct press assistant in the staging of the next job.
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Help train and teach in any or all of his responsibilities.
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Monitor and hold assistant accountable for their responsibilities.
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Other tasks or projects as required by manager.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
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Ability to grasp and understand product layout sheets and how to read artwork.
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Operator must understand the difference between good and bad print based off of all provided materials: ARTWORK, PLS, WO, SEPARATIONS and COLOR MASTER FOLDER.
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Must have a clear understanding of how to use the quality checklist and of its importance.
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Must understand the Spectro densitometer
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Must have a clear understanding of the company’s digital work flow.
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Understand with ability to perform, teach and direct the essential functions of all press positions.
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Wide Web Flexographic Printing preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Ability to propel self across multiple surfaces, including concrete, carpeting, and linoleum.
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Standing 10 to 12 hours on solid surface, walking on uneven surfaces 10 to 12 hours; bending, kneeling, squatting 8 to 10 hours.
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Reaching with arms up and down, side to side; use hands to finger, feel, or handle objects 12 hours.
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Close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception with ability to discern color and texture; 10 to 12 hours.
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Ability to hear warning bells and forklift engine; 12 hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Ability to lift and/or move 50-75 lbs. The employee is regularly required to move 55-gallon drums with the assistance of a two-wheeled dolly. Vision requirements include color and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus in web inspection systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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In performing this job, the employee should expect to encounter: moving forklifts, mechanical parts, cleaning chemicals, fumes and low and high noise levels
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STANDARD AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
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Wearing eye protection, safety shoes must be worn in the production facility. Hairnets, Beard nets and Earplugs are required in the Press department on the production floor.
COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
General: Must have good safety awareness and judgment. Effective time management skills with ability to multi-task, self-organize and prioritize tasks; high attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines; ability to work independently to reach goals and successfully partner with others to meet customer requirements; ability to obtain and maintain proficient knowledge of and capability with all tools, machines and software required to perform essential functions.
Computer Skills: Average ability to accurately type using a computer monitor and/or keyboard. Language Ability: Spanish bilingual helpful, but not required. Ability to be understood when speaking English, listen to and understand spoken English; read and interpret customer specifications written in English. Ability to write daily logs in English. Ability to speak effectively to communicate quality concerns or production issues.
Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals to ensure proper measurements before/after production.
Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Able to deal with problems involving several variables.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. Must have the ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment when required to be in production areas, including hair/beard net, cutting gloves and safety glasses, as appropriate. Must be able to stand or walk 75% or more of workday. Must have ability to work in a hot or cold environment around ink or chemicals with protection.
The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
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High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
At least 5+ years of wide web flexographic printing experience required
