Flexo Rewind Operator, AM, Printing Services - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The main function of this position is to inspect and convert large press rolls of flexographic (Flexo) web printed and non-printed material into smaller, end-use specific roll sizes. This requires the set-up and complete operation of three different types of web finishing equipment (rewinds): two (2) ABG 21” converter/rewinders; two (2) 17” ABG rewinds, and two (2) ABG four spindle turret rewinds. A Printing Services Flexo Rewind Operator typically … Responsible for the accurate reading and comprehension of written job specifications. Job specifications provide the production details of each job/finished product. Responsible for the safe and efficient make-ready (set up) and complete operation of the four different types of rewinds. Responsible for the safe and efficient operator maintenance and cleanliness of the four different types of rewinds. Responsible for the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Math and measurement knowledge
• Physical abilities, including: the lifting of up to 70 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours/day), bending, and squatting
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Adaptability and versatility (change) skills
• Willingness and the ability to work variable work schedules (sometimes with short notice) when and as required by the work load, which may include weekend and/or holiday hours
• Knowledge of general Publix and Printing Services’ policies and procedures
• Understanding quality control methodologies, processes, tools, and measurements
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Shop Floor Data Collection
• Knowledge of Publix and Printing Services job and code numbering systems
• High degree of mechanical skills, combined with the abilities required to operate highly complex flexographic finishing equipment
• High degree of diagnostic, performance, and problem solving skills and experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Science in graphic arts/printing
• Two years of flexographic/web finishing equipment operation
• Graphics arts college and/or trade school certification(s)
• Comprehensive finishing knowledge with an overall understanding of both press and shipping processes
• Understanding the various supported and un-supported web printing substrates
• Specific and advanced knowledge for the four spindle turret rewind and roll to roll butt splicer set-up, operation, and maintenance
• Specific and advanced knowledge for the five spindle turret rewind and roll to roll butt splicer set-up, operation, and maintenance
• Specific and advanced knowledge of two different types of RotoFlex rewinds (four machines) set-up, operation, and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Inspect and convert large press rolls of flexographic (Flexo) web printed and non-printed material into smaller, end-use specific roll sizes.
• Set-up and complete operation of three different types of web finishing equipment (rewinds): two (2) ABG 21” converter/rewinders; two (2) 17” ABG rewinds, and two (2) ABG four spindle turret rewinds.
• Accurate reading and comprehension of written job specifications.
• Safe and efficient make-ready (set up) and complete operation of the four different types of rewinds.
• Safe and efficient operator maintenance and cleanliness of the four different types of rewinds.
• Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of production time and materials, via shop-floor data collection terminals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees