Press Assistant - Little Chute - 2nd Shift

Heartland Label Printers•Little Chute, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator Assistant is responsible for assisting the Press Operators and Die Cutter Operators in setting up and operating a printing machine to produce print on label rolls as well as being able to operate a press or die-cutter with basic blank or simple color products safely and effectively. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TIME SPLIT ~ 80% - Analyzing the job lineups and retrieving and organizing necessary setup kit components (dies, plates, inks, pans, print cylinders, etc.) prior to setups and assisting with setups to achieve setup time targets. ~20% - Covering breaks, Filling in for absences/vacations, other assigned tasks/projects. If there is OPEN Label Equipment, the Shift Ops Manager or Ops Lead will determine the order to fill OPEN equipment. If there is OPEN equipment, the Press Assistant, and/or Setup Technician(s) will be utilized until all equipment is filled OR all these positions are being utilized to run equipment. If there is any OPEN equipment, there will be no more than (2) Non-Operator positions.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Mechanical aptitude is a must

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma preferred
Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes
Previous flexographic printing experience

Responsibilities

Understand and support the company’s Core Values
Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed, production times, stock specifications, colors, color sequences, and anilox BCM
Select and install printing plates, rollers, gauges, dies, and cylinders in machines according to specifications, using hand tools
Operate presses or die cutters, turret machines, and fanfolders in the absence of an operator
Reposition printing plates, adjust pressure rolls, or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality, using knobs, hand wheels, or hand tools
Set and adjust speed, ink flow, and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment
Load, position, and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms
Blend, manage, mix, store, and maintain inks according to types of material being printed and work order specifications
Pour ink, color compounds, and other materials into ink pans, making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity
Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturer’s specifications
Clean and lubricate printing machines and components, using oil, solvents, brushes, rags, and hoses
Pack and label cartons, boxes, or bins of finished products
Other duties as assigned