Press Op Trainee NW- 2nd Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•White Bluff, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Printing Press Operator Trainee supports processes in the wide web department to help ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements. The trainee uses mechanical aptitude to set up and maintain the operation of an assigned machine. The role involves following safety and quality procedures, understanding production orders, communicating with coworkers and management, and assisting with press setup, cleanup, and job completion. The position is based at the Corporate Office in White Bluff, Tennessee, and is listed as full-time on the second shift.

Requirements

Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience.
Mechanical aptitude and basic mechanical skills.
Quality-conscious approach and attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish true colors and subtle color shades; must not be colorblind.
Ability to read production orders, materials, reports, warning signs, and detailed instructions.
Ability to read a tape measure or ruler and perform basic math accurately.
Ability to lift 50–75-pound air shafts without a hoist and manipulate 100–300 pounds with mechanical devices.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb, and move equipment as required.
Ability to stand for lengthy periods.
Excellent reflexes and constant alertness when working around moving machinery.
Good sense of smell to distinguish material odors and detect smoke.
Good hearing to follow directions, coordinate with coworkers, and hear warning signals.
Ability to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to communicate operating problems to a supervisor.
Spatial skills to judge dimensions relevant to machinery operation.
Ability to learn press components and operation, including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, and safety mechanisms.
Ability to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy, and ink lay-down to assess print quality.
Ability to record required information electronically.
Maturity and disposition to operate the press safely and follow emergency procedures.
Ability to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
Ability to perform meticulous work under production demands.
Organizational skills and confidentiality.
Ability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

Follow required safety procedures, including those related to personal protective equipment, ergonomics, and chemical hazards, and perform work in a way that protects employee health and safety.
Read and understand job jackets and production orders.
Establish and follow quality-checking procedures in the pressroom.
Communicate effectively with the supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
Complete cleanup and other procedures associated with finishing jobs.
Assist with setting up the next job, including pulling ink and cleaning the press.
Keep the press area clean and remain productive when the press is down.
Make required computer entries accurately.
Follow the chain of command from the supervisor to the department manager, plant manager, and others.
Be at the work station within three minutes of reporting time.
Comply with regulatory, facility food safety, and quality policies and procedures, including product safety and GMP procedures.
Set up, maintain, and safely operate the designated machine as trained.
Examine plate quality and accept only plates suitable for printing the job.
Identify press problems, reason through potential solutions, and carry out solutions as appropriate.
Follow standard safety and emergency procedures, including engaging the E-stop before placing any body part in the machine.