Assistant Press Operator

Novolex • St. Charles, IL

4d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Press Operator position is responsible for consistently operating a zone of press machines at or above standard levels of operation considering waste, efficiency, and utilization. This role involves troubleshooting, identifying, and correcting machine-related problems through proper adjustments to various parts of the machine, and providing innovative solutions for production problems.

Requirements

• 2 years printing experience
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to use hand tools to remove, install, and adjust parts of machine
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively with little to no supervision
• Positive work attitude and willingness to cooperate
• Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an assistant or press operator/pressman position is preferred
• Previous working Flexo or Gravure presses is preferred

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands job jacket to ensure production is running according to specification
• Performs machine make-ready to set it up to run proper production
• Performs quality checks according to established procedures to ensure all Quality Standards (Color matches and Registration) are being met
• Troubleshoots defects and other elements of the process as needed
• Records and maintains data related to downtime, including amount of time, reason for downtime, and actions to correct problem
• Assists operator with shift documentation and quality control checklists
• Enters daily production data on PC located at Press and adjustments to press that are controlled by computer
• Performs machine trouble shooting and makes adjustments to correct quality or efficiency problems related to machine, set up, or mechanical defect
• Set web path per job and color rotation
• Assist with print set up during start-up
• Keeps all waste and scrap within company guidelines
• Fills out all pre-make ready and make ready checklist
• Ensures correct inks are in place and are changed out when necessary
• Assist in removal of W.I.P pallets from press
• Creates load tags for finished pallets
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area
• Complete LOTO
• Assist in training of new employees

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed