TITLE: Press Operator A
POSITION OBJECTIVE: The Press Operator in the Printing Department is primarily responsible for the full operation of a single press within the department and reports directly to the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator. The Technician performs the assigned responsibilities in a timely manner to maintain product run rate and quality while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires the ability to perform mathematical functions consistently and accurately
- Requires the ability to solve practical problems and be self-directed within the framework of the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Requires the ability to know when to ask for assistance when a problem arises that will affect the department performance and product quality
- Ability to work varied shifts depending on organizational requirements and customer commitments
- Requires the ability to solve practical equipment and/or product problems and be self-directed within the framework of the essential duties and responsibilities
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Previous experience with a plastic film/bag manufacturer in the operation of a wide-web press preferred
- Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
- Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs set-ups on assigned press
- Performs set-up & uses web guide
- Identifies press issues & stops when necessary
- Matches & maintains proper color
- Identifies press issues & stops for bad print
- Identifies poor print & corrects it
- Sets print and adjusts register
- Adjusts treatment on the press
- Performs minor press troubleshooting
- Understands and executes all job card instructions
- Plans daily work with the Shift Supervisor or Lead Operator
- Reports and & all issues to the Lead Operator
- Maintains a clean & safe work area
- Adheres to and complies with all Company safety policies & procedures
- Adheres to and complies with all quality control procedures
- Adheres to and complies with all Company & department scrap control procedures
- Assists the management team in maintaining quality system effectiveness
- Performs all other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel material. Requires the ability to see/hear warning alarms. This job requires walking, standing, stooping, bending and twisting, and kneeling.
- The work environment described here is representative of those an employee would encounter on a daily basis while performing the job functions.
- This position works a 12/hour shift. The schedule includes day and night work as well as weekends and holidays. It can also include overtime when needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and high noise levels. Working on open air secured floor may be required.