Press Operator 12hr nights
About The Position
The Printing Press Operator reports to the Production Supervisor of the Printing Department. Prepares press for flexographic printing including set-up. Responsible for all aspects of quality/productivity associated with materials processed through assigned machinery. This position requires skill progression and testing. In this position the press operator is responsible for all aspects of printing press run including but not limited to orientation of flexographic plates, flexographic ink distribution, job setup, preparing printing presses for quality printing, and the press run. Position entails all aspects of press run including preparation, set-up, production, troubleshooting, quality checks, and routine equipment management. Notify management whenever equipment is found to be malfunctioning, damaged, or in need of repair. Maintain production and quality standards as set forth by Department Manager. Organizes workflow for smooth operation. Makes necessary adjustments and monitors equipment so that product complies with work order. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Mechanically inclined
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to request clarification when needed
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
- Ability to read and understand a measuring tape
- Good speaking skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and employees both in person and through written and verbal correspondence
- Ability to perform duties with minimal direction and be self-motivated
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or its equivalent preferred
- Prior Central Impression Press operation preferred
- Knowledge of late model, automatic presses is also preferred
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
Responsibilities
- Orientation of flexographic plates
- Flexographic ink distribution
- Job setup
- Preparing printing presses for quality printing
- Press run management
- Troubleshooting
- Quality checks
- Routine equipment management
- Notifying management of equipment malfunctions or repair needs
- Maintaining production and quality standards
- Organizing workflow for smooth operation
- Making necessary adjustments and monitoring equipment
- Visually inspecting the facility for tripping hazards and equipment safeguards
- Maintaining a clean work environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
