Coating / Printing Press Operator

Hanover Foils Job Opening – Coating / Printing Press Operator

Company Overview

Hanover Foils is currently looking to fill a position for a full-time coating / printing press operator in its Ashland, VA manufacturing facility.
Hanover Foils provides foil conversion services to customers both domestically and abroad ranging from pharmaceutical and confectionary packaging to construction and industrial products. We offer competitive wages and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and numerous paid holidays. All of our employees receive anniversary pay and year-end bonuses.

Position Details

Role Summary: The coating / printing press operator is responsible for the safe and productive operation of aluminum foil coating, printing, and winding equipment and machinery.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work safely at all times and adhere to all safety policies and procedures without exception
• Exercise standard procedures for the day-to-day operation, set up, changeover, cleanup, and shutdown of an aluminum foil printing / coating line
• Prepare and maintain coatings and inks from standard formulas
• Quickly identify, troubleshoot, and correct issues during production
• Inspect incoming raw material for suitability
• Maintain neat and accurate production records for traceability and production reporting
• Perform lab testing and quality control using standard procedures
• Minimize production downtime and report all unplanned downtime to supervisor
• Contribute regularly to continuous improvement discussions and activities

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

• Willingness to work evening and night shifts
• Capable of lifting up to 70 lbs
• Ability to work within a team
• Basic computer competency (Email, Microsoft Office, files and folders navigation, etc.)
• Experience with basic mechanic’s tools (measuring tape, wrenches, drivers, hammers, prybars, etc.)

Suggested Qualifications:

• Packaging or related manufacturing experience, especially working with foils or films
• Forklift experience
• Machine operating experience
• General manufacturing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person