Flexographic Press Operator – 1st Shift Quality

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  over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world.

Do you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

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  over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world.

Do you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Duties:
  • Operate, set-up, and trouble shoot flexographic printing presses and auxiliary equipment, all in accordance with production standards and productivity goals.
    • Including: utilization of product specs (copy card), changing plates, cylinders, and dies.
• Maintain machines by performing basic maintenance including lubricants, replace minor parts, and requests major maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain work area utilizing 5S methods.
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions immediately to the group leader, maintenance and/or supervisor.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Cross-train and work multiple press lines and equipment as needed.
• Quality Control:
  Follow all quality inspection plans. This involves measuring, checking, and testing various processes and product parameters. Meet established goals for material scrap and yield.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with all plant leadership and departments such as engineering, procurement, customer service, and logistics to coordinate production activities, address technical issues, standardize processes, and optimize supply chain processes.
• Process Improvement:
  Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction. Support all continuous improvement initiatives as required via participation and or implementation.
• Health and Safety Compliance:
  • Operate machines in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with established rules and regulations.
  • Follow and comply with health and safety regulations.
  • Report any unsafe condition(s), injury, or accident immediately to immediate supervisor or other member of management.
  • Provide improvement suggestions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by floor or plant leadership.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience: Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Skills And Abilities

: Ability to perform basic math functions and use a ruler is a must. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English in order to communicate effectively with co-workers, and to follow instructions.

The ability to focus on objects, have good vision and be able to…