Printing Press Operator

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and guidance to the press technician assistant/press assistant to ensure overall safety, quality and production.
• Ensure press is running at full capacity, while looking to improve efficiencies, and producing quality product that meets our customer demands.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts to include Kaizen, 5S, TPM and other continuous improvement efforts, as required of this position. This includes activities to this specific position/department, as well as company-wide initiatives in other areas of the organization.
• Operate printing presses safely and identify unsafe work behaviors, areas, and methods.
• Complete and maintain production records both manually and with computer systems to maintain inventory control.
• Manufacture quality finished product that meets specifications and meets/exceeds established production standards.
• Participate in all functions associated with the operation of converting equipment
• Perform required set-ups and changeovers as required.
• Perform machine clean-ups as required. Maintain a clean, organized, “set in order”, and “shine” environment in the work areas.
• Identify and react to production problems (shortage of raw materials, safety issues, inventory issues, out of spec raw materials, quality issues, etc.).
• Troubleshoot machine problems and determine which problems need to escalate to maintenance and/or plant supervisor.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as required (e.g. safety, quality, production, teams, informational, continuous improvement, and others as requested).
• All other assignments assigned by management.

Key Functional Competencies:

• Previous press operator experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a flexographic packaging environment.
• Experience in warehousing/shipping environments is preferred.
• Experience in quality management systems (FDA, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, etc.)
• Experience to use basic tools including wrenches, hammers, utility knives, screwdrivers, brooms, and measuring devices in rules and scales, etc., used in a manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and clamp truck certification preferred.

Key Performance Competencies:

• Ability to perform basic computer operations such as email, data entry, navigation skills within system and desktop, etc. Experience and ability to operate computer keyboard. (Press Side Data system)
• Mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights, and to measure and calculate the amount of ink and paper needed to do a job.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. (Such as machine operation instructions, safety instructions, etc.).
• Must follow instructions for safety and proper job performance; safety apparatus required: Ear plugs, safety shoes, safety glasses, hair nets, gloves (all types) and other protective equipment as dictated by job function. Forklift and clamp truck certification preferred.
• Willingness and flexibility to work a variety of shifts that involve all days of the week as needed. This includes ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice as determined by the business.
• Understanding of inks, Amines, and PH additives. Ink mixing and adjusting.
• Set up for cylinders and Anilox rolls.
• Threading machine.
• Ability to effectively communicate (oral and written communication skills).
• Able to work independently and follow instructions
• Able to work as an effective team member.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts and overtime as needed.

Physical Requirements

NOTE: Frequency and repetition of tasks listed below are based on a 12-hour shift. However, overtime opportunities exist.

• Regular attendance is required to provide continuity and accomplishment of job responsibilities on a continual and timely basis.
• Operate forklift. (Ability to get on and off the forklift numerous times per shift).
• Operate a scissors lift to retrieve and replace sleeves in racking system.
• Must be able to communicate verbally through regular conversation and shouting (in loud environments) and using hand signals (as needed).
• Need manual dexterity and accurate eyesight. Good color vision required for workers to find mistakes and locate potential problems.
• Must be able to walk and stand up to approximately 12 hours per shift.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds. All lifting over 70 pounds requires two people to make the lift.
• Exposure to noise levels exceeding 90dB.
• Exposure to temperatures and paper dust.
• Ability to climb ladders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.96 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28