Press Operator

Summary:

Press Operator is responsible to safely operate, set up, and care for the printing press machines and direct the press assistants to ensure continuous improvements in customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

Under the supervision and direction of the Department Manager, to successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• 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 allow.
• 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 issue he encounters 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.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

General: 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.

Computer Skills: Average ability to accurately type using a computer monitor and/or keyboard.

Language Ability: Spanish bilingual helpful, but not required. 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.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals to ensure proper measurements before/after production.

Reasoning Ability: 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.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. 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.

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Functions.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

At least 5+ years of wide web flexographic printing experience required

6pm - 6:30am