What are the responsibilities and job description for the Printing Press Operator position at PPC Flex?
Summary: Set up and run production jobs on flexographic printing press.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following – other duties may be assigned as management sees fit.
Ensures all materials needed for production jobs are at the press before the make ready begins.
Cleans printing decks and washes previous job.
Removes and installs print cylinders.
Set and maintains proper ink levels and viscosity.
Sets print decks for proper impression and registration.
Checks all aspects of production job before getting supervisor approval to run. .
Removes wash up ink/solvent mixture from press and pours into satellite hazardous waste drum located at press side with correct
labeling information in accordance with all local, state and federal rules and regulations. When full, places a gasket,
bung and ring securely to close drum properly and moves the drum into the 90 day storage area for pumping into the tote.
Job Qualifications: To perform the duties of a press operator, an individual must be able to take direction from the supervisor, keep a neat and clean work area and perform tasks in a timely manner.
Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.
Training: Hazardous waste training shall be provided to employees within six months of the date hired into this position and a review of his training provided every twelve months thereafter. Employee shall be supervised until training is completed.
General Skills: Proficiency in following oral and written instructions, ability to read and understand schedule board and production
orders to determine order of jobs and necessary materials for production jobs. Ability to read tape measure to 1/32”.
Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to obtain forklift operator certification in accordance with OSHA regulations and standards within three months of date of employment.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift and/or move 100 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: In performing this job, the employee should expect to encounter: moving forklifts, mechanical parts, cleaning chemicals, fumes and low and high noise levels.
Standard Safety Equipment: Wearing of eye protection when using chemicals is required. Safety shoes must be worn in the production facility.
Salary : $24 - $28
