Print Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Print Machine Operator

Department: Production Department

Reports To: Team Leader/Manufacturing Project

FLSA Status: Hourly

Prepared Date: 2/98,5/99,11/03,7/04, 03/26/2020, 07/21/2022

Approved By: VP of Human Resources and Manufacturing Project Manager

Approved Date: 07/21/2022

Summary:

Operates machinery (print, laminator, slitter) in the print area

Essential Duties and Respon sibilities:

Sets up products by customer or item specification. Monitors and assumes responsibility for the quality and quantity produced on the machine according to customer specification. Rolls stock changes for printing materials. Maintains production schedules by ensuring there is enough stock for fabrication. Monitors and remains accountable for overall production waste. Lubricates press to maintain efficient operation of press and minimize critical part failure. Monitors efficiency and identifies problem areas. Communicates with other departments for resolution of problems. Ensures that work area is safe and kept in an orderly manner by performing daily housekeeping. Management reserves the right to change or modify the functions of this job as required to meet the needs for the organization. Therefore, other duties may be assigned. Able to work any shift.

Tas ks for Print :

• Sets up and operates flexographic press to print designs or lettering onto rolls of film
• Sets up, monitors, and adjusts the printing process on a control panel or computer monitor
• Reads job order and mounts specified rubber plate and printing dies on cylinder; installs cylinder on shaft and secures assembly in bed of press
• Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
• Moves levers to engage dye rolls, adjusting position of cylinder to print two or more colors without overlapping or smearing previously printed area
• Inserts shaft through core of film and secures roll on press in feed position
• Splices end of roll to trailer sheet remaining in press and regulates roll tension and feed as directed
• Starts press adjusting speed tension and alignment of printing plates as necessary
• Cuts sample of printed material from end of printed roll and inspects for imperfections such as blurred off center impressions
• Cleans rubber plate, cylinder, dye fonts and lubricates press as needed
• Mixes inks or dyes to produce desired colors
• Runs several presses with different size and color capacities
• Inks the presses, loads film, and adjusts the press to the film size
• Ensures that film and ink meet specifications
• Guides film through the press cylinders and adjust feed and tension controls
• Monitors their operation and keeps the film feeders well stocked
• Adjusts ink distribution, speed, and temperature in the drying changer
• Corrects film tears or jams
• Oils and cleans the presses
• Performs digital, electrostatic, and ink-jet printing
• Blends colors

Tasks for Laminator:

• Performs to quality and meets production standards and goals
• Removes and weighs startup rolls at beginning of job
• Cleans all rollers and nip rollers in machine during setup and downtime to prepare for startup
• Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX Scanner to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
• Prepares printed rolls for lamination (primary unwind)
• Prepares back stock rolls for lamination (secondary unwind)
• Assists in removing rolls for rewind
• Removes waste from both unwinds and from rewind

Tasks for Slitter:

• Slits large rolls to smaller rolls in various dimensions according to customer specifications
• Completes required paperwork and reports production accurately and timely through LX scanners to include waste, downtime codes, raw materials, etc.
• Performs set-up and operates slitting equipment to produce product according to customer specifications
• Assists with packing and material handling tasks as required
• Operates core cutter and cuts cores as needed
• Able to detect non-conforming product
• Able to learn safe operation of tools, equipment and test equipment associated with the slitting operations

Supe rvisory Responsibilities: None

Regulat ory/Health and Safety: Comply with all company policies and safety programs.

Qu alifica tions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Expe rience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and previous experience in printing preferred. On the job training is provided by the company.

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