Press Operator 3rd Shift

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Tekni Plex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring teammates in our Production Department, located in Madison, Wisconsin.

The successful candidate will be able to convert raw materials by printing, coating or laminating at or above quality standards that could include raw products such as paper, Tyvek, or films based on customer standards. The Press Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product. Tekni Plex is hiring Press Operator - 3rd Shift for our Madison, WI facility.

• Monitor quality of product during runs
• Monitor the use of raw materials to optimize waste reduction.
• Set up machine and change inks, coatings, configurations, decks, paper and methods as required to complete projects based on the job
• Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running
• Inspect quality of raw materials for proper coating weights, seal strengths and porosity
• Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
• Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine
• Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc.
• Mounting of pre press plates
• Proficient at using a tape measure and/or ruler
• Direct the activities of the Press Assistant
• Assist the press assistant with clean ups when necessary
• Manage prepress activities
• Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc.
• Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems
• Assist mounting department if needed
• Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control
• Assist maintenance staff if needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

• 2-5 years running Flexographic press
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good math skills – able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrate ability to maintain excellent quality products
• Able to pay attention to details
• Proficient navigating a computer
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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