Card Press Operator I (3rd Shift)

Omnicell•Saint Petersburg, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Card Press Operator sets up and operates a Card Press Production Line, providing hands-on operation and leadership for the line through troubleshooting and participation in continuous improvement projects. The role reports to the shift Production Supervisor and works the 3rd shift. The operator sets up, operates, cleans, and verifies the quality of products made on the designated press line; leads changeovers; prints multiple-color products; and operates continuous web converting equipment. The position also involves meeting quality and schedule standards, reporting daily production data, maintaining a clean and organized manufacturing environment, following safety guidelines, and supporting corporate programs such as 5S, ISO, SMED, Preventive Maintenance, Sustainability, and GMP. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with noise that commonly requires hearing protection and exposure to industrial chemicals. The role requires use of personal protective equipment and physical activities including standing, sitting, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and handling materials. Lifting includes 10 to 50 pounds, with team lifts for items over 50 pounds; repetitive lifting of 25 to 35 pounds; moving rolls weighing 400 to 1,000 pounds by rolling them on their diameter; and moving skids weighing up to 2,500 pounds using a mechanical or powered pallet jack.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of work experience on complex machinery with multiple material inputs and process stations. Graduates of or students enrolled in a 2-year Engineering Technology program may be considered without this experience.
Familiarity with unwind and rewind turrets.
Ability to read, understand, and follow schedules, written instructions, and job ticket requirements.
Ability to operate complex machinery with multiple material inputs and process stations.
Knowledge of selecting necessary components for specific jobs, including print cylinders, plates, and dies.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision.
Cooperative, pleasant, and good-natured attitude toward others on the job.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Ability to see details at close range to check for defects or other quality issues.
Ability to match or detect color differences, including shades and brightness.
Ability to time movements or equipment movement in anticipation of changes in a moving object's speed or direction.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls and respond quickly to visual or audible signals.
Ability to use hands and arms to handle, position, and move materials.
Ability to perform physical activities requiring substantial use of arms, legs, and whole-body movement, including lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of work experience on multicolored mechanical/servo color UV continuous web flexographic printing equipment.

Responsibilities

Control machines and processes using control mechanisms or direct physical activity.
Set up, operate, clean, and verify the quality of products made on the designated press production line.
Lead and orchestrate changeovers on the designated line.
Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify causes of errors, problems, or defects.
Gather information by observing, receiving, and obtaining it from relevant sources.
Print multiple-color products.
Operate continuous web converting equipment.
Provide daily data reports.
Meet established quality and schedule standards.
Keep walkways and the manufacturing environment clean and organized.
Follow safety guidelines, including reporting unsafe or unexpected conditions.
Support corporate programs such as 5S, ISO, SMED, Preventive Maintenance, Sustainability, and GMP.
Perform other tasks as assigned.