Litho Press Feeder - Night Shift

Great Northern•Brooklyn Park, MN

9d•$30 - $36

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Litho Press Feeder assists the Litho Press Operator and is responsible for the output and condition of the litho press. The role uses a large-format, sheet-fed automatic lithography machine with a high level of automation and technology, typically printing in line with converting operations involving complex tasks and multiple processes. The feeder performs machine setups and operations, calibrates equipment, and measures tolerances. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with 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 increase work output to achieve results.
Ability to work effectively with customers and convey a positive, professional image of service and support to employees at all levels.
Ability to read English and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals, and order specifications.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read a ruler to 1/16th 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.
Commitment to working safely, effectively with others, taking ownership, and pursuing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Work from complex verbal or written production specifications, instructions, diagrams, or models provided by higher-level technical personnel.
Take responsibility for the output and condition of the litho press.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot the litho press, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
Follow safe operating procedures and all safety rules and guidelines.
Select, install, set, position, and align stops, guides, dies, rolls, and blades according to order specifications.
Adjust tension controls based on the size, thickness, and number of litho sheets.
Select printing plates or dies, fill ink wells with the required color, and adjust ink flow.
Stack and feed litho material.
Monitor machine operation for product defects or malfunctions.
Measure product dimensions to 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.
Perform inventory transactions.
Learn to operate the machine as necessary.
Perform other miscellaneous job-related tasks assigned by a management representative.