Press Operator I - 2nd Shift

PPC FLEX • Buffalo Grove, IL

71d

About The Position

Press Operator is responsible to safely operate, set up, and care for the printing press machines and direct the press assistants to ensure continuous improvements in customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ability to grasp and understand product layout sheets and how to read artwork.
• Operator must understand the difference between good and bad print based on all provided materials: ARTWORK, PLS, WO, SEPARATIONS and COLOR MASTER FOLDER.
• Must have a clear understanding of how to use the quality checklist and of its importance.
• Must understand the Spectro densitometer.
• Must have a clear understanding of the company’s digital workflow.
• Understand with ability to perform, teach and direct the essential functions of all press positions.
• Wide Web Flexographic Printing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• At least 5+ years of wide web flexographic printing experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow daily press schedule to meet daily production needs.
• Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation and in the daily activities log books.
• Set up and record run condition reports for each job completed.
• Properly and safely use all tools necessary to set up each job as efficiently and with as little waste as possible.
• Read and understand customer order and artwork.
• Track all setup, downtime and run time on the production report and by using Axapta or shop floor.
• Accurately scan and process all materials going on and coming off of the machine.
• Run the order as quickly and efficiently as quality allows.
• Mark or flag all press stops, splices and misprints during the run and keep an accurate Flag report for each roll.
• Remove and properly dispose of all flying splices and defects on rewind position or master roll.
• Monitor print quality during the run using the auto defect detection system (AVT SYSTEM).
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the press and the area around the press.
• Report any and all mechanical issues encountered during the shift.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Prepare and direct press assistant in the staging of the next job.
• Help train and teach in any or all of his responsibilities.
• Monitor and hold assistant accountable for their responsibilities.
• Other tasks or projects as required by manager.

Benefits

• Ability to work in a hot or cold environment around ink or chemicals with protection.
• Must have the ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment when required to be in production areas, including hair/beard net, cutting gloves and safety glasses, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees