Press Operator - 1st Shift

Rotary Press OperatorPay: $18/hour Shift: 5:00 AM to 3:30pm, 10-hour days, 50 hours/week Additional Overtime: Voluntary, on Sundays for up to 5 hours Lunch: 30-minute unpaidResponsibilities:Read and understand "Change Spec. Card Procedure"Other duties as assigned.Read and understand "Non-Conforming Product Procedure"Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for productionLocate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructionsDetermine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rackRemove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling stationSet the machine for the appropriate jobRetain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with "Approved for Use" tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet)Complete "Sign-off Check List" (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience)Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information,Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientationPlace material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run.Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each otherStart machine, adjust tension and alignment as neededPass the material through to the die cutting stationRemove any waste or air-injection from the toolAdjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of partVerify part to print and or mylar and record dimensionsRetain first approved piece and place label on back sideComplete In-Process check sheet during the run.Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced.Retain last approved piece and label back sideMaintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shiftCut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for jobOperate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner.Makes suggestions for ways to improve production processWorks with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introductionMakes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..)Updates spec card for future runs when process is changedObserve machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary.Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary.Notify supervisors when major service is required.Requirements:High school diploma or GEDManufacturing or machine operator experience preferredReliable and detail-orientedMust Pass Drug Screen and Background CheckReliable Transportation, bus line not includedBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time off