What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litho Press Operator (Night Shift) position at The C.W. Zumbiel Company?
Position: Litho Press Operator
Position Status: Hourly
Company Overview:
Zumbiel Packaging is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing business for over 170 years. We are a printing company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
Why work for us?
- Unique family-owned culture.
- Culture and engagement committee.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match.
- Wellness program.
- Room for growth and development.
Position Overview:
Directs press crew and performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of a lithographic press and other related duties as directed by the Printing Department Manager and Supervisors.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Understands printing job requirements by studying job specifications; assessing requirements for lithography, organizing job schedule sequence while retrieving required ink and paperboard stock; (inspecting printing plates and blankets)
- Sets-up printing presses by loading stock and adjusting for size; setting feed board, side guides, register board, and delivery mechanism; mounting and setting printing plates and blankets; adjusting pressures and tensions; loading and setting inking mechanism; setting computer controls.
- Establishes printing quality by pulling proof sheets; adjusting ink distribution, press speed, water distribution balance, differentiating color, and setting drying temperatures.
- Maintains production and quality by inspecting random production samples; loading paper; adjusting settings and controls; correction feed and delivery issues.
- Ensure that ALL ISO 9001:2000 Procedures, Work Instructions, 6-S, and QPOC’s are followed.
- Minimize downtime, troubleshooting stoppages and breakdowns, calling for Maintenance assistance. Ensure consistent Printing Machine operation by completing preventative maintenance as required.
- Shuts-down printing presses by removing ink and paper; cleaning parts and components; returning paper and ink to stock.
- Ensure all necessary supplies are ready prior to running a specific job.
- Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership and responsibility for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Communicates with customer to establish standards during press approvals.
Mathematical Ability:
Able to use basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; may work with fractions, decimals, or percentages.
Qualifications:
8-10 years Litho experience
Communication Skills/Requirements
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers, and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to details, and follow-through. Have a strong customer focus. Required to identify areas of need, while defining problems, and identifying potential options and solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, an organized approach to work with a positive attitude.
Reasoning Ability
Majority of tasks require some judgment. Needs to define problems, draw valid conclusions. Must exhibit solid attention to detail. Must be able to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Normal level of concentration is required for accuracy.
Safety
All duties to be performed in compliance with the company guidelines, and safety policy.
MUST WEAR Ear plug hearing protection, safety glasses, and face mask in Designated Areas.
MUST WEAR Hair Net when handling direct food contact packaging.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
