Press Operator - 2nd Shift

Madison South, 6002 Femrite Drive, Madison, WI 53718, USA

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

Pay range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour.

• 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
• 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

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to…