Press Operator-2nd Shift

Overview

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SATO America is seeking a detail-orientated, service-focused press operator. At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world.

The individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and over 50 lbs with mechanical devices.

Summary:

A press operator will perform complex printing jobs, including set-up and troubleshooting, and will produce products efficiently in alignment with business goals and KPIs to the highest quality standards.

• Technical Duties:
  • Operate, set-up, and troubleshoot flexographic printing presses and auxiliary equipment in accordance with production standards and productivity goals.
  • Utilize product specs (copy card), change plates, cylinders, and dies.
• Maintain machines by performing basic maintenance including lubricants, replace minor parts, and request major maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain work area using 5S methods.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to the group leader, maintenance and/or supervisor.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Cross-train and work on multiple press lines and equipment as needed.
• Quality Control: follow all quality inspection plans, measure, check, and test various processes and product parameters; meet established goals for scrap and yield.
• Collaboration:
  
  coordinate production activities with plant leadership and departments (engineering, procurement, customer service, logistics) to address technical issues, standardize processes, and optimize supply chain processes.
• Process Improvement: identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Health and Safety: operate machines safely and in accordance with regulations; report unsafe conditions or accidents immediately; provide improvement suggestions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by floor or plant leadership.

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 1–3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Basic math and ruler use; able to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with coworkers and follow instructions.
• Vision and color perception: ability to focus, good vision, and color differentiation as determined by testing; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Physical Demands: capable of the physical requirements described (standing, lifting, etc.) with reasonable accommodations as needed.

• Contact with moving mechanical systems is common.
• Exposure to non-hazardous fumes may occur.
• Noise level may be loud; hearing protection may be required.
• Eye protection may be required.
• Possible contact with certain chemicals (hazardous and non-hazardous).

SATO America LLC offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance with company contributions, life and disability coverage, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.

Time Away: company-paid holidays and paid vacation accruals escalating with tenure. Retirement: 401(k) with employer match and no vesting, fully vested after 30 days. Other:
Employee Assistance Program, career development, and referral bonuses.

SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Computer Hardware Manufacturing