Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Press Operator:

Produce high-quality printed material using flexographic printing presses; comply with customer specifications for each job; meets or exceeds production goals and expectations for each job produced.

WORK SCHEDULE: Press Operator:

• Night shift 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM
• 3 days and 4 days schedule alternate
• Sunday - Tuesday
• Wednesday – Friday with Saturday as the alternate day

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Press Operator:

• Efficiently perform job set ups meeting established quality criteria.
• Use of instrumentation and process equipment to aid in efficient changeovers.
• Complies with customer specifications for each job, measuring bags as specified and checking quality as required.
• Meets or exceeds production expectations for each job produced while minimizing material waste.
• Complies with standard operating procedures, quality procedures and safety procedures (e.g. Standard Operating Procedures for Press Operators, Press Troubleshooting Guide)
• Accurately records production data as required.
• Reports any equipment issues or non-conforming product issues to supervisor.
• Assists in training other operators and press helpers as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Press Operator:

• Report on time for all scheduled work shifts including voluntary overtime.
• Efficiently perform job set ups, printing and changeovers, meeting established quality criteria, conforming to standard operating procedures and minimizing waste.
• Regularly (multiple times per 12-hour shift) lift and carry pails of ink or solvent, press sleeves and other objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Stand and walk up to 12 hours per shift.
• Regularly (multiple times per 12-hour shift) bend or stoop, kneel, crawl, squat, climb, crouch, push and/or pull, reach, and reach above the head.
• Measure to 1/16th inch (Imperial) and to 1 mm (metric) using tape measure or ruler to maintain customer quality standards.
• Operate push buttons, software, press console, densitometer and other tools related to press operations and quality.
• Operate Heavy/Moving Machinery (i.e. pallet jack, forklift, printing press, hoist etc.)
• Use color vision, distance vision and close vision to maintain customer quality standards, follow production standard operating procedures and maintain safety standards.
• Safely work around inks, solvents and chemicals using required personal protective equipment and following safety and standard operating procedures.
• Read and interpret directions in English or Spanish (if another language is needed, note the language here); record required production data in English (mostly numerical data).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Press Operator:

• Ability to use a ruler or tape measure to measure in Imperial and metric increments. Must be able to measure to 1/16th of an inch and in millimeters.
• Capable of color match visually and using colorimetric instrumentation.
• Must have good trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to learn, navigate and use all proprietary company and equipment software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and other employees.
• Must possess excellent skills in working in a team environment.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Press Operator:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.