Machine Operator
About The Position
TMC Staffing is seeking Machine Operators for a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. Must be able to work 12 hour shift with rotating days including weekends. Will train on 1st shift, must be flexible work day or night shift after training period. 7:00 am - 7:00 pm 7:00 pm - 7:00 am Job Description Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
Requirements
- Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifiactions, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments
- Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully
- Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings, and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment
- Skill inroutine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment
- Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run
- Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a number of press equipment
- Perform all make-ready tasks associated with the type of press operated such as hanging plates or installing cylinders, examine plates/cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc.
- Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required
- Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
