Press Machine Operator

Press Machine Operator

Press operators are required to run a ten-color press and manage press assistants during the process. Responsible for reading the job order and setup for individual jobs for quality requirements. Manage solvent based inks by proper viscosity. Setup the components of the press using film, ink, and printing plates in the proper setting to meet the specifications of the work order. Startup of press, adjusting speed, tension, and alignment registration of printing plates as necessary to ensure a high-quality product. Cut samples of printed material and inspect for imperfection to the products quality standards. Troubleshoot any necessary imperfection to the product standards at that time. Responsible to teach, lead, motivate and assign tasks to press team of assistants so they may maintain the plants overall goals in productivity, quality, safety, low waste, and teamwork. In the absence of this position the Press lead will take over duties

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Experience: Two years of operating a Press Machine , preferably Uteco

Requirements:

Previous experience as a Press Machine Operator with a Flexible Packaging Manufacturer

• Can follow instructions.

• Is attentive to details.

• Must obey all personnel, product, and food safety regulations.

• Must adhere to all quality processes, including documentation and verification as they apply to the performance of your tasks.

• Must obey all company policies and procedures.

• Must be a team player.

• Trained in proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste.

• Able to read a tape measure.

• Able to lift between 50 to 75 lbs. minimum.

• Must be able to walk, squat, crouch, turn, twist, stretch, climb steps, grab, pull, push, and bend throughout a 12-hour shift.

• Knowledge of printing machine and tools

• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, raw materials, and other techniques for maximizing the effective printing of film

• Hearing and visual acuity for machine set up.

Duties:

• Maintain neat and orderly workplace.

• Perform special assignments as requested pushing buttons, turning handles, moving controls or levers to start printing machine or manually controlling equipment (regards to speed, temperature, inflow, and position/pressure tolerances of press)

• Installing printing cylinder or sleeves in machine according to specification

• Loading, positioning, and adjusting unprinted films on unwind and rewind shafts.

• Reviewing work orders to determine ink, film, and any special notes for the specific job.

• Dismantling and reassembling printing units or parts to clean, repair, maintain or adjust the machine.

• Cleaning and lubricating printing machine and components, using solvents, oils, brushes and/or rags.

• Inspecting and examining printed products for print clarity, color accuracy, conformance to specification and external defects

• Monitoring and controlling operation of auxiliary equipment, such as driers, viscometers, and the camera system.

• Directing and monitoring activities of Press Assistants

• Strictly adhering to personal and product safety rules and regulations (product safety is essential to the success of Poly Print Inc.)

• Taking personal responsibility and initiative in plant cleanliness, ensuring the facility is maintained in supreme condition in order to produce quality products.

• Maintain a neat and orderly workplace.

• Perform special assignments as requested.

• Performs cleaning tasks as outlined in the cleaning logs (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)

• Trained in the handling of hazardous materials.

• Trained in spill control and clean up.

• This job position is a “safety sensitive position.”

• This position may include tasks or duties that Poly Print in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, including, but not limited to the following:

• Operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools

• Repairing, maintaining, or monitoring the performance or operation of any equipment, machinery, or manufacturing process. The malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage.

• Press Operator is informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities.

• Press Operator is positively encouraged and required to notify management of actual or potential food safety issues.

• Press Operator is empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.

• Required to complete food safety and quality control checklists.