Press Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position will report directly to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for safely setting up and running flexographic printing equipment, maintaining efficient run speeds, and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Efficiently and accurately operate Mark Andy flexo presses to achieve maximum quality throughout the job.
• Adjust press to accommodate for new product rolls.
• Review job information and accurately set up equipment according to specifications to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Monitor and inspect the quality of each run and flag any defects/ non-conforming product.
• Troubleshoot equipment and adjust as necessary to ensure the order continues to process correctly.
• Accurately maintain written records of production, including production time, downtime, and waste.
• Remove loads from press using a hand truck.
• Assist in the handling of dies and examining dies for defects.
• Perform maintenance duties on equipment as needed.
• Train others in the process of operating flexo equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Safely and efficiently perform all essential job functions in accordance with company policies and operating procedures.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and continuous improvement events.
• Serve as an example of what our company values most: innovation, respect, integrity, creativity and collaboration.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating flexographic presses, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience on Mark Andy presses or similar is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience with turret systems and/or auto roll splicers is preferred but not required.

Required Skills and Behaviors:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact and communicate with customers and other General Data team members.
• Working knowledge of ink management for water base, film, and UV inks is a plus
• Strong math skills and understanding of metric and standard measurements/ conversions.
• Detail-oriented and capable of following standard work instructions. Ability to learn quickly and adopt new technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and job tickets, as well as comprehend verbal instructions.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Work Availability:

• Ability to travel to other locationsas needed.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined by management.
• Must be available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the employer determines necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position. Typical hours of work are:
• 1st Shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., (could be adjusted) 40 hours per week

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear; climb stairs and/or ladders. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Excellent visual discrimination includes the ability to match and detect slight shifts or variations in color.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Data Company d.b.a. International Label Mfg. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

General Data Company d.b.a. International Label Mfg. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Terre Haute, IN 47802 (Required)

Work Location: In person