Flexographic Press Operator - Nights Job South Elgin area,Illinois USA,Manufacturing / Production

Brief Description

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness.

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AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

Brief Description

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

Night shift Press Operator

Work schedule is Mon/Tues/Wed, Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs - rotating shift - 12 hour days. Hours are 6:00 pm - 6:00 am. First week - work 36 hours, second week - work 48 hours. Additional days and hours may be necessary to meet the needs of our customers. $1.00 Shift differential applies.

General Description Of Job

Set-up, operate and clean-up flexographic printing and converting presses, producing a product that meets our customers needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.

Primary Tasks And Responsibilities

Wide Web, Central Impression Drum Flexo experience a must.
follow ISO SOP’s as trained
follow daily press schedule
ensure that all required paperwork is complete and accurate
colors and registration per specifications within tolerance
ensure that all components for producing product are at press to ensure job is completely ready to produce from set-up through clean-up
conscious of waste through operation (time and material)
good working knowledge of inks and pH./viscosity levels
output meets customer specification
product is neatly stacked off press
good and bad product is clearly marked
well planned out set-ups and changeovers
for clean-up ensures that all ink is removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox
anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells
all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible
base rolls kept clean for each job – no tape or debris remaining; gears cleaned as needed

Secondary Tasks And Responsibilities

performs preventative maintenance as needed
notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, or trouble shooting
courteous with support help;
participates in the quality and process improvement process
willing to help in other areas of the shop as the need arises
detailed change over with next shift.

Requirements Physical Job Demands

Able to be on feet for long periods of time; able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions.

Skills/Abilities To Meet

Job Requirements

Must read, understand and speak English language;
Ability to read and understand task at hand (job ticket);
good working knowledge of ink;
able to match colors…