Sheetfed Press - Operator I - 3rd Shift (59210)

Walsworth•Marceline, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Press Operator you will direct the crew and perform manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance, and operations of the press. You will be responsible for training crew members, maintaining all training programs for the press and assisting in inventory control. The Press Operator has jurisdiction over their press line and the pressmen who assist in running the press and folder on their shift.

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
Must successfully complete any training or certification courses required to support or strengthen position.
Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.
High School Diploma and four years’ experience in press operations.

Responsibilities

Manually set up machine for job specifications.
Operate and troubleshoot machine.
Ensure that production goals are met.
Direct assigned crew members.
Works with crewmembers in operation of press and folder, cleaning and maintaining equipment, changing paper rolls, ensuring maintenance activities are thoroughly reported and documented.
Consistently inspects for and maintains a high quality of work.
Responsible to see that all running samples are pulled, inspected, and initialed.
Ensure sample copies are of the highest quality.
Assumes direct responsibility in enforcing and administrating all SOPs for themselves and Direct Reports and makes suggestions on changes to procedures when appropriate.
Verifies press counts by checking Autocount to the counters and initials packing slips.
Assumes responsibility to ensure all Autocount printouts and computer entries are correct and accurate regardless of if those entries are by themselves or by a Direct Report assigned to them.
Ensures the machine is kept clean during production runs and down time, using the resources of people efficiently as well as instructing Direct Reports on required duties.
Checks skid flags to make sure they are properly filled out.
Assumes direct responsibility to enforce all safety procedures by all Direct Reports and themselves such as: PPEs, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc. and performs these duties in a manner that protects the health and safety of all employees. Maintains a rotation among crewmembers to each workstation on the press for both training and ergonomic reasons.
Ensures rotation between crew members to different tasks throughout shift.
Assigns and directs the work of the pressmen and take-off personnel on the crew.
Administer all maintenance programs, tasks, and associated paperwork.
Trains crewmembers on new items or procedures.
Follows the department’s maintenance program when maintenance is being conducted.
Ensures all crewmembers read, understand, and follow the entire work order of every job and that all discrepancies are resolved.
Successfully complete the department’s training program and work with crewmembers to ensure they also successfully complete the training.
Assumes direct responsibility to ensure their press has all required resources. This includes everything from supplies to personnel and reports any shortages of these resources to the Supervisor.
Responsible for all Direct Report’s evaluations with the assistance from the Supervisor.
Elevates unresolved or continuing problems to the Supervisor.