Printer Operator

ARDAGH GROUP • Olive Branch, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Printer Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting and maintaining the decorator and related equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
• Detail oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Nice To Haves

• Previous printing experience preferred.
• Basic dry-offset printing skills/knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Make repair or overhaul as required. Replace worn or damaged parts. Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production. Clear jams. Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Perform maintenance work orders as required.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED