Press Operator

PPC FLEX•Buffalo Grove, IL

16d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Operator is responsible for safely operating, setting up, and caring for printing press machines. This role also involves directing press assistants to ensure continuous improvements in customer satisfaction. The operator must be able to read and follow the daily press schedule to meet production needs, accurately record activities, and track setup, downtime, and run time. They are responsible for preparing and directing the press assistant in staging the next job, and for helping to train and teach in any or all of their responsibilities, while also monitoring and holding the assistant accountable for their duties. Other tasks or projects as required by the manager may also be assigned.

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 off of 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 work flow.
Understand with ability to perform, teach and direct the essential functions of all press positions.
Wide Web Flexographic Printing experience.
Ability to propel self across multiple surfaces, including concrete, carpeting, and linoleum.
Standing 10 to 12 hours on solid surface, walking on uneven surfaces 10 to 12 hours; bending, kneeling, squatting 8 to 10 hours.
Reaching with arms up and down, side to side; use hands to finger, feel, or handle objects 12 hours.
Close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception with ability to discern color and texture; 10 to 12 hours.
Ability to hear warning bells and forklift engine; 12 hours.
Must have good safety awareness and judgment.
Effective time management skills with ability to multi-task, self-organize and prioritize tasks; high attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines; ability to work independently to reach goals and successfully partner with others to meet customer requirements; ability to obtain and maintain proficient knowledge of and capability with all tools, machines and software required to perform essential functions.
Average ability to accurately type using a computer monitor and/or keyboard.
Ability to be understood when speaking English, listen to and understand spoken English; read and interpret customer specifications written in English.
Ability to write daily logs in English.
Ability to speak effectively to communicate quality concerns or production issues.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals to ensure proper measurements before/after production.
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Able to deal with problems involving several variables.
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.
Must be able to stand or walk 75% or more of workday.
Must have ability to work in a hot or cold environment around ink or chemicals with protection.
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.