Lead Manufacturing Operator Technician – Press

CJK Group, Inc.•Stevens Point, WI

1d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves leading press operations and the crew to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production. The Lead Operator will be responsible for maintaining the quality of printed materials, providing effective crew leadership, coordinating maintenance tasks, managing supplies, and ensuring accurate production records. The position also requires training to provide supervisory coverage and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to company values.

Requirements

Previous press experience required.
Must be participative and develop a work environment in which cooperation, empowerment, and teamwork among crew is the accepted norm.
Ability to actively participate in production-related activities and follow the direction of supervisors.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for an extended period.
Ability to obtain and maintain Type II Forklift certification.
Knowledge of arithmetic and structure and content of the English language to include the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition required.
Ability to consistently and effectively work independently with little or no direction and follow up to complete assignments.
Ability to demonstrate practical and technical knowledge of the job including an understanding of work instructions, processes, equipment, and materials to perform the job.
Ability to consistently and effectively complete work and required paperwork thoroughly, accurately, and neatly following established processes and procedures.
Ability to consistently and effectively demonstrate initiative and creativity; teamwork and cooperation; and adhere to and comply with all company and environmental, health, and safety policies, procedures, and work rules.
Ability to meet deadlines and work overtime and other shifts.
Prompt and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

Assist in achieving, maintaining, and monitoring the quality of signatures throughout the press run, including ink and water balance, color consistency, web alignment, margins, slitters, and cut-off.
Provide effective crew leadership, acting as a role model for safety, work ethic, and morale.
Rotate crew members to ensure breaks and reduce fatigue.
Provide feedback to supervisors regarding staffing and training of the press crew.
Motivate staff to meet department objectives and production schedules.
Assign crew members to job tasks to meet production and quality requirements and facilitate training.
Train crew members to perform the next level position.
Promote teamwork within the department and with other departments, shifts, and crews.
Work with crew and supervisors to establish and review maintenance tasks during make-readies and scheduled downtime, assigning duties as necessary.
Order plates when necessary, providing appropriate information and ensuring correct proofs are available and returned.
Ensure proper ordered counts are achieved according to the print order and recorded in the system.
Determine first save copies on all start-ups and pull appropriate hourly pulls and samples.
Pre-plan and execute make-readies in a timely and effective manner, identifying and addressing barriers to continuous improvement.
Perform and/or assign preventative maintenance duties and fill out maintenance request forms.
Maintain inking systems on the press.
Keep track of all tools assigned to the press and ensure their return by the end of the shift.
Check jobs for accuracy.
Responsible for cleaning and general housekeeping in the department.
Observe and correct possible safety hazards, investigate and report accidents, and review safety concerns with the crew.
Foster the continual use and implementation of company philosophies and tools.
Provide accurate information when recording waste and production information.
Ensure accurate job and crew timecards and paperwork are turned in.
Manage production records in FLEX to be accurate.
Communicate and provide feedback for internal and external customers.
Attend and participate in required meetings.
Train to the next level to provide back-up supervisory coverage in the absence of the shift supervisor and on weekends.
Continually identify, develop, and implement improvements in work processes.
Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living company core values.
Perform other duties as assigned.