Press Operator ; 3rd Shift - Regular

Card Press Operator

The Card Press Operator will report to the shift Production Supervisor and will set up and operate a Card Press Production Line. The Card Press Operator will provide hands-on operation and leadership for their Card Press Production Line by troubleshooting problems and working on continuous improvement projects. This role will report to 3rd shift.

• Control machines and processes using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
• Set-up, operate, clean up, and verify quality of each product produced on designated press production line.
• Lead and orchestrate changeovers on their designated line.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Gather information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Print multiple color products.
• Operate continuous web converting equipment.
• Provide daily data report.
• Meet established quality and schedule standards.
• Keep walkways and the manufacturing environment clean and organized.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including reporting unsafe or unexpected conditions.
• Support Corporate Programs such as 5S, ISO, SMED, Preventive Maintenance, Sustainability, and GMP.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Familiarity with unwind and rewind turrets.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow schedule, written instructions, and job ticket requirements.
• Ability to operate complex machinery with multiple material inputs and process stations.
• Knowledge in the selection of necessary components to run specific jobs (print cylinders, plates, dies).
• Ability to work both independently and with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates a cooperative attitude and good-natured teamwork.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
• Ability to see details at close range to check for defects or other quality issues.
• Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Ability to time movements of equipment in anticipation of changes in speed or direction.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine.
• Responds promptly to signals (sounds, light, picture) when they appear.
• Uses hands and arms to handle, position, and move materials.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, including lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

• High School Diploma / GED
• 2+ years of work experience on complex machinery with multiple material inputs and process stations. Candidates that are a graduate of or enrolled in a 2-year Engineering Technology program will be considered without this experience.

• 3+ years of work experience on multi-colored mechanical/servo color UV continuous web flexographic printing equipment.