Press Operator- NIGHTs

Overview

Location: Hickory, NC

Position: Press Operator

Rate: $26.97/hr + $2/hr shift differential

Shift: Night shift - 12 hour, 7pm to 7am, 2-2-3 SCHEDULE

The Press Operator reports directly to the Plant Superintendent.

• Responsible for meeting and exceeding machine production goals.
• Assumes full responsibility for the complete operation and production of the press, including the quality of all printed material.
• Responsible for the direction and performance of the press assistant, including the continuous training of the assistant in duties with the ability to run the press in the operator’s absence with minimal assistance.
• Assumes responsibility for print job setup including plates, sleeves, ink match, make ready, anilox rollers, and verifying film.
• Assumes responsibility for print quality including: print position, correct copy, UPC codes, register, and impressions.
• Places roll tickets and weights on each roll. Maintains accurate records in the Shop Floor computer.
• Returns inks, plates/sleeves, film, etc. to proper locations with proper identification upon completion of an order.
• Reports damaged or excessively worn plates to the Shift Leader for replacement.
• Demonstrates understanding of setup and use of web monitoring system.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of the sequence of the make-ready process.
• Understands tension controls and how they apply to different substrates.
• Learn how to set proper impression on plate and anilox and be able to demonstrate.
• Demonstrates the ability to draw off all bag dimensions for finished / converted bags.
• Demonstrates ability to properly adjust dot gains and densities based on readings to match proof.
• Completes Plate mounting basic training to understand different mounting tapes and plate mounting procedures and how they relate to printing.
• Works with maintenance to understand operator-based maintenance for the machines and how to perform the requirements.
• Handles Hazardous Waste using the procedures trained on.
• Performs other duties as directed or requested by Shift Leader or Production Manager.

• Previous printing press experience is a requirement:
• Flexographic printing – printing film and/or paper
• Multi-colored press operator
• Web fed printing machine operator
• Thorough knowledge of company printing procedures and quality standards.
• Technical knowledge of inks, color, and film properties would be beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, art, and spec sheets.
• Operating knowledge of the machine capabilities.
• Must have successfully fulfilled requirement for Press assistant levels I and II.
• Technical training and/or equivalent apprenticeship of up to three years as an operator to become proficient in most aspects of the job.

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