Manufacturing Operator II/Press Assist - 3rd Shift

Web Industries Inc•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the press operators in performing setups and run all required production, cleaning, and troubleshooting of the print press and ancillary equipment. Prepare material for packaging, including by not limited to, tagging material, wrapping material, and safely transport to shipping/receiving area using Forklift Duties/Responsibilities/ Essential Functions When In Press Area: Follows all safety rules, procedures and guidelines. Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor Assist the JR/SR Operators in performing daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards Assist in quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications. Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, work environment which includes maintaining and troubleshooting the printing press and ancillary equipment. Uses “Best Practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste Consults with Operator regarding operational issues and assist as needed. Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds. Responsible for wrapping and changing rolls on the press. Must be able to carry, lift, and pour 40/50 lbs. ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up. Assist in the set-up and change press gears; lift and change shafts as needed. Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed. Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications. Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area Assist in entering production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems. Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision and management. Trains other employees Assist/Run Slitter and Spoolers when needed, as determined by supervision and management Duties/Responsibilities/ Essential Functions When In Other Operations Areas: The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Set up and operate machines Retrieve material using a forklift Positioning cores Webbing machine Setting blades Splicing material Monitoring operations Troubleshooting Operating control panels Deshaft materials, including but not limited to, lifting shafts weighing up to 150# between 2 employees, and taking spools weighing up to 60# off the shafts. Prepare material for packaging, including but not limited to, tagging material, trimming material, wrapping material, preparing pallets, placing into and accurately recording inventory location and/or taking to Shipping/Receiving area. Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements. Additional functions include completing Polaris and production forms, cleaning machines, assisting maintenance tech with repairs of machine Addendum for Press Assistant Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed (carry, lift, pour 40/50 pound buckets) Performing webbing of stock materials on the press Assist in performing daily safety inspections of the press and ensure that the areas around the press are free from safety hazards Assist in quality and quantity audits of products being printed Assist in maintaining a safe, clean work environment, which includes maintaining and troubleshooting the printing press and ancillary equipment. Use “Best Practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste Wrap & change rolls on the press Ensure waste ink and oil is disposed of according to specifications Wash press drum area Assist in entering production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems Addendum for Pre-Press Assistant Checking Cylinder/sleeve inventory Proof Organization Organizing plate, sleeve, and ink inventory Plate mounting, mounting upcoming jobs Prep plate cylinders and aniloxes based on production schedule Maintains ink room in a state of good housekeeping and safe operation Handle all ink and follow all safety &/or Haz-Mat procedures Produce monthly activity report Operate ink evaporator Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

Requirements

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (cGMP experience preferred)
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
PC skills including the Microsoft Office suite; possess good interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Reputation as an individual with common sense and good judgment.
Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.
HS diploma or GED required
Forklift certification
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience with flexible materials converting including lamination, die-cutting, printing, or other similar disciplines preferred

Responsibilities

Follows all safety rules, procedures and guidelines.
Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor
Assist the JR/SR Operators in performing daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards
Assist in quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, work environment which includes maintaining and troubleshooting the printing press and ancillary equipment.
Uses “Best Practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste
Consults with Operator regarding operational issues and assist as needed.
Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
Responsible for wrapping and changing rolls on the press.
Must be able to carry, lift, and pour 40/50 lbs. ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
Assist in the set-up and change press gears; lift and change shafts as needed.
Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed.
Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications.
Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press
Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area
Assist in entering production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.
Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision and management.
Trains other employees
Assist/Run Slitter and Spoolers when needed, as determined by supervision and management
Set up and operate machines
Retrieve material using a forklift
Positioning cores
Webbing machine
Setting blades
Splicing material
Monitoring operations
Troubleshooting
Operating control panels
Deshaft materials, including but not limited to, lifting shafts weighing up to 150# between 2 employees, and taking spools weighing up to 60# off the shafts.
Prepare material for packaging, including but not limited to, tagging material, trimming material, wrapping material, preparing pallets, placing into and accurately recording inventory location and/or taking to Shipping/Receiving area.
Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.
Additional functions include completing Polaris and production forms, cleaning machines, assisting maintenance tech with repairs of machine
Checking Cylinder/sleeve inventory
Proof Organization
Organizing plate, sleeve, and ink inventory
Plate mounting, mounting upcoming jobs
Prep plate cylinders and aniloxes based on production schedule
Maintains ink room in a state of good housekeeping and safe operation
Handle all ink and follow all safety &/or Haz-Mat procedures
Produce monthly activity report
Operate ink evaporator