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Press Operator 1

PPC Flex
Buffalo, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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 :

  • Read and follow daily press schedule to meet daily production needs.
  • Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation and in the daily activities log books.
  • Set up and record run condition reports for each job completed.
  • Properly and safely use all tools necessary to set up each job as efficiently and with as little waste as possible.
  • Read and understand customer order and artwork.
  • Track all setup, downtime and run time on the production report and by using Axapta or shop floor.
  • Accurately scan and process all materials going on and coming off of the machine
  • Run the order as quickly and efficiently as quality allow.
  • Mark or flag all press stops, splices and misprints during the run and keep an accurate Flag report for each roll.
  • Remove and properly dispose of all flying splices and defects on rewind position or master roll.
  • Monitor print quality during the run using the auto defect detection system. (AVT SYSTEM)
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the press and the area around the press.
  • Report any and all mechanical issue he encounters during the shift.
  • Regular attendance is required
  • Prepare and direct press assistant in the staging of the next job.
  • Help train and teach in any or all of his responsibilities.

Monitor and hold assistant accountable for their responsibilities.

Other tasks or projects as required by manager.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES :

  • Ability to grasp and understand product layout sheets and how to read artwork.
  • Operator must understand the difference between good and bad print based off of all provided materials : ARTWORK, PLS, WO, SEPARATIONS and COLOR MASTER FOLDER.
  • Must have a clear understanding of how to use the quality checklist and of its importance.
  • Must understand the Spectro densitometer
  • Must have a clear understanding of the company’s digital work flow.
  • Understand with ability to perform, teach and direct the essential functions of all press positions.
  • Wide Web Flexographic Printing
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Ability to propel self across multiple surfaces, including concrete, carpeting, and linoleum.
  • Standing 10 to 12 hours on solid surface, walking on uneven surfaces 10 to 12 hours; bending, kneeling, squatting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Reaching with arms up and down, side to side; use hands to finger, feel, or handle objects 12 hours.
  • Close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception with ability to discern color and texture; 10 to 12 hours.
  • Ability to hear warning bells and forklift engine; 12 hours
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