Press Operator

Boyd•Grand Rapids, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner. Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process. Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction. Makes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..). Updates spec card for future runs when process is changed. Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary. Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools. Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary. Notify supervisors when major service is required. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience

Responsibilities

Read and understand “Change Spec. Card Procedure”
Read and understand “Non-Conforming Product Procedure”
Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production
Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions
Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack
Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station
Set the machine for the appropriate job
Retain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with “Approved for Use” tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet)
Complete “Sign-off Check List” (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience)
Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information
Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientation
Place material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run.
Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each other
Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed
Pass the material through to the die cutting station
Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool
Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part
Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions
Retain first approved piece and place label on back side
Complete In-Process check sheet during the run.
Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced.
Retain last approved piece and label back side
Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift
Cut cores for particular jobs when needed.
Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job
Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary.
Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary.
Notify supervisors when major service is required.
Other duties as assigned.