Printer Operator

Printer Operator

Location: Olive Branch, MS, US, 38654

Job Summary:

The Printer Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting and maintaining the decorator and related equipment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check machines.
• Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test and measure product for quality specifications.
• Examine for visual defects.
• Make repair or overhaul as required.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production.
• Clear jams.
• Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies and add or change materials.
• Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents
• Previous printing experience preferred
• Basic dry-offset printing skills/knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
• Detail oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands:

• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds; push/pull 500 pound drums with hand-truck
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to climb stairs frequently
• Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts