Press Operator - Apprentice
About The Position
Program Summary: The qualifying Operator will participate in an accelerated training program to grow their career in the RRD manufacturing environment that features 4 (four) graduating steps of increasing skill level, responsibility, and pay. This training program may be completed in as few as 18 months or as many as 36 months (with manager approval), depending on the participant’s pace of progress. Upon graduating from the program, the participant will be fully qualified and accountable to assume the duties and receive the compensation of an experienced Operator. Position Summary Directs and coordinates crew activities to operate presses in various degrees of size and complexity in order to obtain maximum production according to established quality standards.
Requirements
- Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Effectively communicate with all team members while building collaborative relationships
- Understanding of the sequence of production operations and workflow operations undertaken within the commercial sheetfed operations
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
- Recognize, identify, and analyze problem situations, and collaborate with others to generate options and alternative solutions
- Ability to operate various hand tools including line gauge, and loupe
- Ability to perform a variety of calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages, in addition to using a standard ruler
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of chemicals and materials used in production, their interactions, danger signs, and proper disposal methods
- Possess strong attention to detail and quality of work product
- Possess basic computer skills
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- Stand/walk up to 8-12 hrs per day, frequently requiring them to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Adequate manual dexterity to reach, handle, adjust, and perform various operations
Responsibilities
- Become proficient in print and manufacturing terminology
- Work closely with management team to understand and assist with implementing action plans to achieve department objectives
- Assume a leadership role in directing crew activities to meet production deadlines safely and efficiently
- Produce a quality product that exceeds our customer’s expectations, following the requirements of documented processes as defined in the Quality Management System
- Assist management with supporting and implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives, departmental maintenance activities, training, safety and special projects
- Assists with training of new employees and directs all crew activities connected with the operation of the press
- Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out – tag out rules and eye protection policies
- Reinforce safety training and safe work practices; participate in safety meetings
- Comply with company standard operating procedures and policies for equipment operation
- Maintain a clean work area by properly storing supplies and equipment, removing waste, cleaning tools and eliminating spills
- Recognize diversity. Be inclusive and act professionally with all people in the work environment
- Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance
- Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned
- Overtime is a condition of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
