Digital Press Operator 2

HUB LABELS INC•Hagerstown, MD

5d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The digital press operator is expected to be able to perform make ready and independently run a variety of work on their assigned press. The operator is expected to do this in an efficient manner while adhering to all Hub Labels safety standards. As well as the use cameras, any other web scanning device, and other designated quality checks to ensure all produced labels are up to Hub Labels quality standards.

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined
Must be detail oriented and manage multiple projects
Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to evaluate and resolve basic production problems
Ability to work under pressure and maintain job related deadlines
Must have basic computer and math skills
Good analytical/problem solving skills.
Must have good organizational skills
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Successfully complete the Hub Labels Apprenticeship Program
Specific sight requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear
The employee is frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds with mechanical assistance

Responsibilities

Performs all duties with safety and quality as the top priorities
Uses spectrophotometers, AVT/ web scanning device, and all Hub Labels SOPs to ensure all produced labels adhere to quality standards
Pushes buttons, turns handles, moves controls and levers to start printing machine or manually controls equipment operation
Loads, positions and adjust unprinted material on holding fixture or in loading and feeding mechanisms of press
Reviews work order to determine ink, stock and equipment needed for production
Have an understanding of color theory (delta readings, LAB values, density and dot gain)
Bring any quality issues to the attention of lead, supervisor, or manager.
Cleans and lubricates printing machine and components using oil, solvents, brushes, rags and hoses
Removes printed materials from press, using hand truck, electric lift, or hoist and transports them to designated staging area
Operates printing press in accordance with established Hub Labels procedures/training
Performs other tasks as assigned
Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor or any other manager
Adherence to Hub Labels safety rules and regulations, this includes wearing steel toed shoes and other PPE protection
Participation in all HOP programs and events
Performs make readies for every job
Performs calibrations to color standards per manufacturer recommendations
Catalogs and maintains production file with accurate samples and run specs
Maintains performance log to imaged material results
Maintains equipment and standard maintenance
Maintain clean and accurate electronic art files.
Maintain accurate file database on all assigned projects
Maintains department documents- daily log statistics
Will assist in daily/ weekly Color Profiling and maintaining Digital press specs to manufacturer’s standards
Will assist in daily/weekly equipment calibration tests to ensure all equipment is functioning properly
Performs weekly inventory checks on consumable materials
Receive and inventory all consumables
Maintain consumables inventory and work closely with purchasing for inventory orders
Perform general routine maintenance to press
Schedule and work closely with techs on all other repairs/ upgrades
Send and receive broken/ new parts (uptime kit)
Work closely with GMDC to ensure correct gaps, GMDC auto registration mark, and measurements