Heavy Machine Operator

Jireh Staffing Solutions•Caernarvon Township, PA

24d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Heavy Machine Operator supports press operations by performing housekeeping, maintaining supplies, assisting with press re-threading and changeovers, preparing and cleaning press components, setting up ink stations, performing quality checks, and handling finished and lead paper rolls. The role also promotes a safe working environment by monitoring safety procedures, PPE use, air quality, static controls, fire safety, and housekeeping. The position is listed as Press Utility in Morgantown, PA, with first- and third-shift options.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
Dependability, punctuality, adherence to company conduct standards and instructions, responsiveness to management direction, and willingness to solicit feedback.
Ability to work with all levels of internal and external management.
Positive, professional attitude and proven commitment to safety.
Comfort working at heights.
Ability to read and understand manuals, specifications, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
Self-motivation, excellent time management, and ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs.
Ability to differentiate colors to match ink colors.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel repetitively during a shift.
Ability to move in a 90-degree fashion repetitively during a shift.
Ability to stretch and reach repetitively during a shift.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during a shift.
Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses with side shields, task-appropriate gloves (including butyl gloves for specified cleaning solvents), ear protection, grounding straps for solvent or liquid containers, and safety shoes.

Responsibilities

Perform housekeeping and cleanup tasks, including sweeping, mopping, cleaning metal parts, scraping floors, disposing of trash, and assisting other presses as needed.
Maintain supplies at the presses, including tape and other required materials.
Assist team members with re-threading presses and safely guiding paper through the press.
Ensure containers, including drums and buckets, have the required NFPA, flammable, and identification labels.
Build doctor blades to required specifications using the appropriate blade holder, backing blade, and blade type.
Assist with changing impression and furnishing rollers as needed.
Disassemble, clean, and prepare doctor blades, backing units, filter bag hose ends, and other items for reuse; clean the solvent tray and dispose of waste solvent in the correct waste stream.
Wash up ink stations after orders by flushing and cleaning units, wrapping and transferring cylinders, and returning ink containers to IDC.
Prepare for upcoming changeovers by making blades, setting up ink stations, and staging cylinder carts.
Set up ink stations by selecting and installing the correct cylinder, inserting splash guards, raising the pan, positioning plastic, tightening and adjusting the blade, and connecting the ink tote or drum.
Perform quality checks on rewind samples and report problems to the Supervisor, Chief Operator, or Second Operator.
Wrap finished rolls to job specifications, attach completed travel cards, apply stretch wrap, lower rolls from the press, and prepare the next core.
Remove lead paper rolls by completing and attaching travel cards, lowering the rolls, and moving them onto the conveyor for delivery to the Material Handler.
Ensure activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Monitor and promote safety procedures during the assigned shift, including air quality, static controls, and fire safety.
Observe fire safety rules and regulations; conduct safety and housekeeping checks and follow up on findings.
Promote safe and efficient work habits and ensure employees use appropriate PPE.
Address safety issues promptly by correcting them when possible or reporting them to the appropriate personnel.