Press Operator

Press Operator

The Press Operator will ensure a quality product using statistical process control methods and troubleshooting techniques is achieved. Provides leadership on a printing press to ensure maximum machine and raw material efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. This position is responsible for the direction and leadership of a printing press, and the crew assigned to it.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Complete safety orientation and forklift certification training.
• Demonstrate an understanding of our product, customer specifications, and visual inspection requirements.
• Collect and document specific data.
• Demonstrate basic math skills, both metric and standard.
• Ability to use color measuring instruments for monitoring color (Techkon).
• Measure and monitor ink viscosities and its effect on color.
• Basic color theory and color control in multi-color printing.
• Apply measurement and data to identify root causes and solve problems.
• Use applicable statistical tools when and where necessary.
• Effectively communicate and interact professionally with all people in the work environment.
• Understand the importance of respect and maintain the confidentiality of the company and customer.
• Utilize teamwork to fulfill job requirements and process improvements.
• Must have general computer skills (i.e., JDE, Quality Windows, etc.)
• Effectively train new team members.
• Understand the components and functions of the basic flexographic printing press, including but not limited to the Unwind, Infeed, Drying, Outfeed, Rewind, Register, Impression setting, Port-a-lift and Inking systems.
• Adhere to changeover procedures for flexographic printing.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret Job Travelers and how to identify raw materials by part numbers.
• Recognize, identify, and communicate problems in specific terms (troubleshooting).
• Effectively transfer information between shifts.
• Understand and interpret MSDS sheets.
• Understand SOC sheets and how to properly fill out.
• Demonstrate good 5S, housekeeping, and organizational skills.
• Ensure proper solvent and ink handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
• Ensure proper hazardous waste handling procedures are implemented and followed by everyone.
• Must have the flexibility to adjust breaks and lunch times based on production needs.

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum Highschool Diploma/GED
• Experience: Three to five years of manufacturing experience required. Three to five years of flexographic printing press experience preferred.
• Physical/Cognitive Requirements: Work is performed in a plant environment with frequent contact with others. Requires prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping and stretching, manual dexterity, the ability to distinguish letters, occasional lifting, and the use of equipment.
• Competencies: Knowledge of skills in the use of office machines (computers and copiers) and business procedures. Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude and experience.
• Work Environment: Job functions will be performed in and around production, warehouse and office areas.
• Effort/Physical Demands: May need to lift up to 50 lbs
• Health & Safety Responsibilities: Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while ensuring all team members work within the safety guidelines established by Magnera.