Press Operator

## Press OperatorApply: On-Site: Grand Rapids: Full time: Posted Today: R-103343**Job Description** **Essential Duties Include:*** Read and understand “Change Spec. Card Procedure”* Read and understand “Non-Conforming Product Procedure”* Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production* Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions* Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack* Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station* Set the machine for the appropriate job* Retain 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 orientation* Place 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 other* Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed* Pass the material through to the die cutting station* Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool* Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part* Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions* Retain first approved piece and place label on back side* Complete 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 side* Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift* Cut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job* Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner.* Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process* Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction* Makes 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 changed* Observe 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.* Other duties as assigned.**Education:**High school diploma or equivalent #J-18808-Ljbffr