Printer Op III

Job Description

Printer Op III

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.

• Maintains written job procedures pertaining to the make ready area.

• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as required in the Make Ready area.

• Performs pre-make ready functions for all jobs, including getting cylinders from the staging area and prepping them for presses.

• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.

• Coordinates work orders with the design number to be matched to the correct cylinder.

• Operates hoist to safely lift heavy cylinder out of box and sliding over to put bearing/sleaves on it to put it in the press trolley.

• Removes press cylinders from boxes and checks for wear and tear and/or damage.

• Maintains cleaning and wash-up of all parts after jobs are finished using established safety procedures.

• Assists in the preparation of press cylinders for storage. Washes, cleans and wraps cylinders and places in storage box and taken to staging area.

• Transports hazardous waste (water-based ink and cleaner) to waste staging area inside Press Department.

• Maintains proper disposal of pre-make-ready waste using a fork truck to move the totes.

• Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures to include the maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Receives training for next labor grade in order to gain a general knowledge of Press operations, which includes being physically able/capable of performing the duties and responsibilities in the forced progression within the Press Department.

• Operates power industrial truck in a safe and efficient manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

Required Length & Type of

Experience:

• Prior Graviere printing experience is helpful, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1. Must pass Farnsworth Dichotomous Test for Color Blindness.
2. Must have the ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
3. Fork Truck skills/ certification.
4. Basic computer functions to include a basic understanding of simple operations.
5. Must be trainable to operate Bar Code scanners/computer scanners.
6. Must be able to safely work around strobe lights
7. Must have the ability following training to successfully perform the knowledge, skills and abilities of the higher-level press operator positions.
8. Must have good oral communication skills to work in a team-based environment.
9. Must be able to safely use a hoist and doctor blades.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs