Printing Press Operator

Charter Next Generation•Wrightstown, WI

4h•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

You will operate state-of-the-art printing presses to deliver high-quality printing and finishing services for film, paper, and specialty materials. Working alongside 160 employee-owners in a collaborative environment, you'll monitor production quality, troubleshoot equipment issues, and participate in our comprehensive training program while serving essential markets including food, consumer goods, industrial, and healthcare. Schedule: Work only 15 days per month with our unique 2-2-3 schedule Work: Monday & Tuesday – Off: Wednesday & Thursday – Work: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday Off: Monday & Tuesday – Work: Wednesday & Thursday – Off: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-hour static shifts (Nights - 6:00pm – 6:00am) (Days - 6:00am - 6:00pm)

Requirements

Ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift up to 65 pounds
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort with measuring tools
Strong communication skills and positive attitude
Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

3+ years of flexographic printing experience
Basic computer knowledge
Previous manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Safely operate machine and assume general responsibility and oversight for assigned jobs
Narrow/wide web, water base/solvent inks, multiple substrates as applicable
Monitor quality, production, and waste, adjusting to customer specifications/demands
Ensure product meets the quality requirements set by your Supervisor/ Manager
Perform printing jobs of 1-10 color surface and reverse print as needed
Set up for cylinders, plates, sleeves and anilox rolls
Provide direct oversight to Press Assistant on assigned machine on primary tasks
Assign tasks each shift as needed
Checking ink, shafting rolls, splicing, threading machine, cleaning work environment
Work as a team to ensure all jobs are done timely and accurately
Train and coach assistants as needed to elevate their job performance
Shaft new rolls of paper on each shift
Splice new rolls to existing web and thread machine when necessary
Identify and react to production problems (safety, quality, shortage of raw materials, out of spec raw materials and inventory issues).
Troubleshoot machine problems and determine which problems need to escalate to maintenance and/or supervisors
Other duties as assigned