Press Op Trainee WW- 3rd Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•White Bluff, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Printing Press Operator Trainee supports processes in the wide-web/narrow-web department to help ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements. The trainee develops the mechanical aptitude needed to set up and maintain the operation of a designated machine. The role includes preparing jobs and press materials, assisting with press operation, monitoring product quality, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and recording and communicating production information. This is a full-time, third-shift position at the Corporate Office in White Bluff, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience.
Ability to distinguish subtle color variations; must not be colorblind.
Ability to lift 50–75 pounds without a hoist or mechanical device.
Ability to stand for long periods and bend, stoop, squat, and climb.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex press equipment.
Basic math skills and ability to read rulers, tape measures, micrometers, and gauges.
Basic reading skills to understand production orders, reports, warning signs, and written instructions.
Organizational skills and attention to detail under production demands.
Eyesight, whether corrected or not, sufficient to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy, and ink lay-down.
Ability to manipulate 100–300 pounds with mechanical devices.
Good sense of smell to distinguish material odors and detect smoke.
Good hearing to follow directions, coordinate procedures, and hear warning signals.
Excellent reflexes and ability to remain completely alert while operating machinery.
Directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and follow operating instructions.
Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to communicate operating problems to a supervisor.
Spatial skills to judge dimensions needed for machinery operation.
Ability to learn press components and operation, including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, and safety mechanisms.
Ability to learn and repeat press procedures in sequence, with adjustments for future orders.
Ability to record information electronically as required by accounting.
Maturity and disposition to operate the press safely.
Ability to perform meticulous work under production demands.

Responsibilities

Report to the workstation within three minutes of the scheduled reporting time.
Perform basic visual checks for print defects and monitor ink levels.
Assist with splicing at unwind and remain productive when the press is down.
Review work orders and confirm job details, including substrate, materials, plates, and inks.
Stage substrate, sleeves, anilox rolls, printing plates, inks, and other job materials.
Prepare cores and tape for splicing, and prepare tools.
Fill ink chambers and install or load ink pans and doctor blades.
Assist with installing anilox rolls, sleeves, and plate cylinders.
Examine plates and accept only plates suitable for printing the job.
Stage materials for the next job.
Clean up and perform procedures related to job completion.
Follow required safety practices, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding procedures.
Comply with facility food safety (GMP), product safety, and quality standards, and work in a manner that protects employee health and safety.
Check the press area for cleanliness, remove hazards, and keep the area clean.
Communicate issues to the lead operator and follow the chain of command.
Make computer entries and record readings, including speed, scrap counts, and basic QC checks, as instructed.
Operate machinery safely and follow emergency and standard safety procedures.
Follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.