Press Operator

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting•Kansas City, MO

20h

About The Position

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference. MCC is a leading provider of RFID and smart label solutions. Our facilities in Kansas City, MO and Algoma, WI specialize in the production of RFID tags and labels. We serve industries focused on optimizing supply chain efficiency, asset management, and security. Our unique manufacturing processes integrate various materials, adhesives, and RFID transponders into cohesive labeling solutions, making them a prime partner in smart identification and tracking technologies. Job Title: Press Operator As a Press Operator, you will operate a flexographic printing press engaged in the production of printed products in a safe and efficient manner. This includes the set-up as specified in the work ticket. In addition, you will complete quality checks to ensure that the printed product meets all functional requirements. In this position, you will also load substrates onto the press and record all required production data into the shop floor data collection system. You will also be required to perform and complete basic housekeeping and preventative maintenance tasks.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
At least three years press or printing related production experience.
Good communication skills.
Must be proactive and detail oriented to catch problems or inconsistencies and bring them to management’s attention.
Good organization skills to manage multiple different labels each day
Knowledge of press operation and basic troubleshooting.
Should be mechanically inclined to grasp the basics of press operation and maintenance.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide to figure label counts and conversions. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to use simple Windows-based applications.
The physical demands require standing, using hands to feel and touch; reach with arms and hands; talk and hear.
This position requires frequent walking.
Occasionally employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Performs typical press operations to support production department.
Review job ticket and work with Press Helper to ensure job is set up properly on the press per required specifications and job notes
Run the job setup on the press and log data related to the job setup in the system.
Run the job per specifications and log when completed, noting material used, etc.
While running the press, review printed rolls for quality and consistency related to all aspects of the labels including color registration and die cut.
Following completion of the job, move finished roll to finishing department and breakdown and clean machine in preparation for the next job.
Communicate with Shift Supervisor and/or Production Manager regarding any issues with the labels and dies.
Ensure proper data collection for each job, including job notes on material and time variance.
Perform basic troubleshooting of the press along with the Press Helper and Supervisor.
Maintain the work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed company policies and safety regulations.
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities and participate in training when offered or needed.