What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at Wegmann Companies?
About us
Wegmann Companies is a Label Manufacturer and Converter of Specialty Materials in High Ridge, MO 63049. We are fast-paced, customer-centric and challenging.
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Wegmann Companies is a fast growing, technology driven label manufacturer. Capabilities that offer solutions and options that reach beyond other label companies.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a press operator who wants to move into a challenging position. Combing flexographic skills with a digital process. Candidate must be open to learning new skills, cross-train, share knowledge, as well as, have good communication skills. Candidate must strive for high machine efficiencies and minimal waste while maintaining high quality standards. We are a team focused environment. It's imperative the operator works in tandem with other employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Interprets information on job tickets, acquire needed materials, load equipment with product and print files. Ensures proper set up of the press
- Inspection of printed material to ensure all aspects meet customer specification
- Knowledge of materials; face stocks, adhesives and liners
- Knowledge of wind directions
- Prepare Ink in proper order to match print deck location
- Run a variety of digital print jobs including line work, process print and combo jobs.
- Check and maintain quality throughout press run
- Responsible for ensuring the press units are operating
- Records and tracks all footage printed, and ink consumed
- Accurately produces printed substrate per order requisition
- Understand the machine capabilities to achieve optimum print quality.
- Responsible for care and maintenance of equipment as directed.
- Focuses on continuous improvement and quality
Experience Required:
- Experience on a Mark Andy P5 press preferred
- Experience with inks and substrates
- Experience with handling and proper care of die cutting tools
- Experience with machine set up
- Experience with quality procedures
- Experience with digital press preferred
Job Requirements:
- HS Diploma or GED
- 4 years Flexographic experience Preferred
- Experience troubleshooting printing challenges
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Must be detail oriented
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must work well under pressure and deadline constraints'
- One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27