Assistant Press Operator
Novolex•St. Charles, IL
•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
- Training and development programs
- Skills development
- Advanced education programs
- Company and industry training curricula
- Support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union)
- Learning Management System
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
