Digital Press Operator -2nd Shift

Menasha Corporation•Pelahatchie, MS

12d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a digital printing press to written and/or verbal instructions, established company procedure, safety and quality guidelines. This role requires a commitment to safety, understanding job ticket information, verifying specifications, obtaining necessary supplies, setting up the press, printing proof sheets, and maintaining optimal production rates and quality standards. The operator will also troubleshoot quality issues, complete required inspections and paperwork, collaborate with peers and other departments, and maintain the cleanliness of equipment and the work area. Additionally, understanding department communication systems, schedules, and job reporting requirements is essential. The role also involves active participation in lean manufacturing initiatives.

Requirements

Set up and operate a digital printing press
Follow written and/or verbal instructions
Adhere to established company procedures, safety, and quality guidelines
Understand job ticket information
Verify job specifications (size, color, paper type, ink color)
Obtain necessary substrates and supplies
Set up press according to guidelines
Print proof sheets
Print jobs maintaining optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality standards
Make press adjustments as required
Maintain high efficiency
Troubleshoot quality issues
Complete quality inspections and paperwork
Work with peers and other departments
Maintain equipment and work area cleanliness
Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance, and job reporting
Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
Understand job ticket information to determine quantity, special work instructions, and any other special customer requirements
Verify job specifications such as size, color and type of paper and color of ink from job order
Obtain substrate and related supplies needed to produce the job
Set up press according to established company guidelines, safety and job requirements
Print proof sheets to check press setup
Print job maintaining optimum production rate, color density, registration, and quality standard within company and customer guidelines, and make press adjustments as required
Maintain high efficiency according to established rates during operation of the assigned equipment
Troubleshoot and make decisions regarding the quality of finished product
Complete required quality inspections and paperwork
Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of the assigned equipment and surrounding area
Understand department communication systems, schedules, time/attendance system and job reporting requirements
Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors