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Press Operator

Human Resource Dimensions
Jefferson, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Title : Press Operator

Our search firm has been retained to place a Press Operator for a manufacturing client in Jefferson City, TN. This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader in paper receipt solutions, labeling, and tracking technology—driving the next generation of business process improvements.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

  • Compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), standards, regulations, and rules
  • Direct participation in EHS training, safety observations, and hazard identification
  • Seeks and proactively implements Continuous Improvement (CI) activities through teamwork and CI process participation
  • Proactively monitor and assume responsibility for product quality during all phases of operations
  • Perform set-up, operate, optimize, and troubleshoot Label equipment to manufacture product according to quality and productivity requirements
  • Preparation, testing, and application of adhesives, inks, releases, or other chemistry to support operations
  • Ensures that equipment runs in accordance with operational standards, goals, and expectations
  • Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance as needed
  • Ensure the correct raw materials are being processed
  • Logs and posts production information into the computer and / or required production logs
  • Provide communication daily with other departments including planning, maintenance, leadership, HR, and other coworkers.
  • Maintain 6S housekeeping standards of work zones and walkways
  • Support packing and material movement tasks as needed
  • Directly supports training and cross training of other coworkers
  • Support development and roll out of Standard Work including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), One Point Lessons, (OPL) and Training Documentation
  • Perform other duties / tasks as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

  • Two or more years printing experience preferred
  • Good mechanical ability
  • Ability to use rulers, gauges, calipers, and other testing equipment.
  • Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to working with moving equipment
  • Effective communications and interpersonal skills to work as a team member
  • Ability to work independently and make good decisions without constant supervision
  • Well-developed work habits to ensure smooth machine operation and minimal downtime
  • Proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use additional programs
  • Ability to distinguish differences between finished product compared to product specifications
  • Ability to identify maintenance needs and ensure that all required preventive maintenance is performed
  • Ability to lift products up to 50 lbs. and some over that amount
  • Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, extend, lean, and maneuver around equipment at varying heights.
  • Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
  • BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
  • Two-year technical degree preferred
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