Flex Print Press Operator

SUMMARY Sets up and runs Aqua Flex Printing Press by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for setting up press, getting color, position and maintaining same during production. Check print mats for accuracy. Calculate amount of foil required for each production run. Order foil. Determine press speeds and maintain expected production levels. Monitor maintenance needs and determine scheduling needs. Perform maintenance on the printer as well as order parts as needed, working with outside contractors to keep printer at peak performance level. Grease, oil, clean and adjust press per manufacturer's recommendation or at least once a week. Direct responsibility for quality and production. Complete all necessary and pertinent paperwork and labor reporting in QAD. Use tools to remove and replace components of the machine. Stage foil. Operate pallet jack. Clear jammed foil from press. Observe machine operation to detect malfunction and make adjustments to press as necessary. Visually inspect for defects in foil and print quality, making adjustments to press as necessary. Participate in internal, customer and regulatory audits at the discretion of senior management. Perform QAD entries as it pertains to foil coming into the print room, and issue it to the Work Order and transfer the finished component back to inventory. Create the labels and label the finished component with the proper label. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None PREFERRED / REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute ratio, rate, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr