1st Shift NW Press Operator

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•White Bluff, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Printing Press Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated press. This includes ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced. Operator is responsible for training of new employees.

Requirements

Quality conscious
Attention to detail
Must be able to see good true color. (Must not be colorblind.)
Ability to lift
Accurate with numbers
Basic math skills
Basic mechanical skills
Must be able to read a tape measure
Confidentiality
Organizational skills
Shift work
Reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
Ability to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders
Ability to lift 50 – 75-pound air shafts without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices
Ability to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
Directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions
Agility (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on press, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery
Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery. Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries. Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner
Good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire). Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals
Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision. Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor
Spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery
Mechanical ability to learn how the press operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
Ability to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the press, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
Ability to carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations
Eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down to print suitable quality
Ability to record information electronically as required by accounting
Maturity and disposition to operate press safely at all times. Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures. Must follow standard safety procedures such as engaging the E-stop prior to placing any body part in the machine, including normal processes such as die/cylinder changes
Physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time
Ability to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards
Ability to examine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the job
Ability to do meticulous work under production demand

Responsibilities

Set-up and operation of designated press
Ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced
Training of new employees
Properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order
Match samples and color designations in orders
Measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
Follow operating instructions
Operate machinery in a proper manner
Follow detailed instructions without constant supervision
Communicate operating problems to supervisor
Carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations
Record information electronically as required by accounting
Implement safety emergency procedures
Examine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the job
Do meticulous work under production demand