Experienced Printing Press Operator

CCL Label•Clinton, SC

About The Position

The Experienced Printing Press Operator operates gravure, combination, flexographic, or coater presses in accordance with operating procedures, customer requirements, and site safety, quality, and production standards. The role requires advanced equipment-operating skills, the ability to resolve complex problems with minimal assistance, and a broad understanding of the business. Operators also serve as a resource to others by leading, training, and transferring knowledge. The position contributes to team production, quality, preventive maintenance, housekeeping, and safety efforts. It includes preparing presses with the specified tooling, inks, materials, and controls; monitoring in-line verification; performing quality checks; maintaining accurate system transactions; meeting production schedules; and communicating issues across shifts and to management. The operator must follow environmental, safety, hazardous-waste, chemical-handling, security, and ISO quality procedures, and be flexible to work alternate shifts and overtime as required.

Requirements

Obtain Tech IV skill assessment scores in math, mechanical, and reading.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of in-line registration systems.
Experience with web handling.
Experience using color-matching equipment, specifically X-rite.
Proven color-matching proficiency and acceptable color test results.
Experience mixing and handling solvent-based inks.
Flexibility to work alternate shift assignments and overtime as required.
Above-average attendance and safety record.
Ability to learn new operations and experience in an ISO environment.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail regarding quality and safety.
Basic computer skills.
Experience training others and working in a team-based environment.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 3–4 years of experience operating a 6–9 color printing press in a high-quality manufacturing environment, printing on a variety of substrates including film.
Ability to lift 25–40 pounds.
Ability to move 50–125 pounds using proper moving equipment.
Ability to climb and use ladders or platforms.
Ability to perform low-level floor work, including re-webbing and clearing jams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with die-cutting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate gravure, combination, flexographic, or coater presses in accordance with operating procedures and customer requirements.
Troubleshoot press and machine issues, identify root causes, and demonstrate technical problem-solving skills.
Prepare presses with specified tooling, inks, materials, and operating controls.
Maintain clean floors and equipment and an orderly work area.
Maintain and monitor the in-line verification system.
Ensure the press operates within specifications and communicate effectively with others.
Participate in preventive maintenance, 5S, housekeeping, and safety as part of the machine team.
Access quality documents and process guidelines through the QCBD system.
Disposition rolls in the SMART system and produce error-free transactions.
Perform in-line quality verification and follow the ISO quality plan and procedures.
Meet production schedules and throughput yield requirements and contribute to meeting customer demands.
Follow environmental, safety, chemical-handling, hazardous-waste, housekeeping, and security policies and responsibilities.
Complete introductory hazardous-waste training and participate in annual refresher training.
Immediately escalate schedule, safety, quality, scrap, and other production issues to the manager.
Maintain a positive attitude and focus on team goals.
Attend required training and actively participate on plant teams.
Communicate issues, problems, and schedule information to the on-coming shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.