Litho Press Feeder - Night Shift

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Litho Press Feeder assists the Litho Press Operator and helps ensure the output and condition of a litho press. The role uses a large-format, sheet-fed automatic lithography machine with substantial automation and technology, often printing in line with converting operations. Work includes complex processes, machine setup and operation, equipment calibration, and measuring tolerances. The position may also perform a variety of jobs within plant operations as needed. The role is on the night shift, with schedules of Sunday–Tuesday or Wednesday–Friday, 5:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. The two schedules switch every four months. Employees are scheduled for 36 hours per week and paid for 40 hours. This is a safety-sensitive position at a tobacco-free campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
Three to four years of large-format litho printing industry experience.
Demonstrated performance and self-motivation to take on greater responsibility and achieve results.
Ability to work effectively with customers and present a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all company levels.
Ability to read English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals, and order specifications.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read a ruler to 1/16 of an inch.
Ability to use common sense and understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Mechanical and spatial aptitude.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, and punctuality.
Ability to move from one task or assignment to another on short notice.
Ability to work safely, effectively with others, take ownership of responsibilities, and pursue continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Work from complex verbal or written process and production specifications, instructions, diagrams, or models.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot the litho press; proactively identify and resolve issues.
Follow safe operating procedures, safety rules, and guidelines.
Select, install, set, position, and align stops, guides, dies, rolls, and blades according to order specifications.
Adjust tension controls according to the size, thickness, and number of litho sheets.
Select printing plates or dies, fill ink wells with required colors, and adjust ink flow.
Stack and feed litho material.
Observe machine operation for product defects or malfunctions.
Measure product dimensions, verify machine accuracy, and inspect finished products for quality.
Remove cut pieces from the product, die, or machine bed.
Count, stack, mark, band, and transport finished product to the designated area.
Perform a variety of jobs within plant operations as needed.
Participate in routine testing or inspection activities in the production process.
Complete work orders and load tags legibly.
Perform minor machine maintenance, including cleaning and oiling machines, dies, or products.
Evaluate area operations and recommend improvements.
Participate in area meetings and perform inventory transactions.
Learn to operate the machine as necessary.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related tasks assigned by a Management Representative.