Press Operator - Friday-Sunday 4pm-4am

CPI Card Group•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

CPI Card Group is a light manufacturing company producing contact and contactless payment cards for our customers. CPI offers a full suite of solutions and the expertise in plastics manufacturing, personalization and fulfillment to provide a completely customized card package. The Press Operator is responsible for preparing, operating and maintaining a multi-color offset lithograph printing press to produce high-quality secured printing and prepare product for final processing in the Finishing Department to ensure the production and timely delivery of high-quality plastic secured cards according to customer specifications and Company quality objectives.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent with minimum 5 years of experience using multi-color offset lithograph printing press with an automated console including ability to lay down uniform solids, screen tints, halftones and familiarity with printing ink and fountain solutions
Advanced ability to operate densitometer and hand-held spectro-photometer and the ability to interpret the information using these tools to ensure accurate color
Solid detail and decision making skills in order to setup equipment, check product quality and make adjustments to meet customer deadlines and requirements
Solid mechanical aptitude with ability to select and use appropriate equipment, supplies and tools and be able to install and set pressures on new rollers
Solid math skills to be able to compute percentages, weights and measures
Ability to follow/interpret complex written and oral instructions and specifications
Must be security and safety oriented
Must be reliable through good attendance, punctuality and cooperation
Ability to import-export PDF’s using a PC
Keen attention to detail including distinguishing color
Proficient communication skills including reading the writing and speaking English
Basic computer skills
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Prepares the press by mixing and filling fountain solutions, loading and setting the feeder, hanging plates and setting sheet detection and make ready for next job
Ensures quality and color of printed sheets meet customer job specifications including responsibility for final press sheet color okay prior to final production run
Continually monitors and corrects any quality problems that may occur during the press run to minimize downtime and waste
Conducts routine quality checks for any printing imperfections during each run
Performs preventative maintenance, conducts minor repairs and reports any mechanical defects to Press Manager on equipment
Maintains an accurate record of all completed work in shop floor data system and/or manual forms as required
Completes required audit paperwork based on job stage
Complies with ISO 9001:2000 certification for all areas of responsibility
Ensures completed product is staged in next work area with appropriate job ticket information attached
Keeps materials, supplies, product carts and any other supplies needed stocked in department and notifies Print Manager of any inventory order needs
Maintains acceptable productivity, quality, service, spoilage, security and safety goals
Maintains a clean and safe work area
Follows all company procedures and rules
Follows all mandated security procedures and processes required by industry certifications
Conducts self in a respectful and professional manner with a focus on teamwork, quality and timeliness at all times