Press Operator

Job Title

Operate residential or commercial presses

• Adjust machine parts as needed to ensure proper speed, pressure, temperature for quality production.
• Monitor and control machines on a daily basis to maintain daily and weekly production schedule.
• Complete quality checks and paperwork every day to maintain production and industry regulations and company standards.
• Make sure work environment remains safe, uncluttered, clean and well-maintained by performing maintenance and general janitorial duties throughout shift as time allows.
• Look over all work orders and instructions to see which materials are needed to complete orders to full customer satisfaction.
• Understand shop orders, quantities, substrates, and patterns
• Understanding the schedule
• Defects and how to correct them
• Understanding the Rewind/Unwind and all functions of the press
• Pattern Changes (Order of cylinders)
• Setting up the press
• Make adjustments to manage the ink distribution, speed, and temperatures
• Oil and clean the presses and make minor repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Understanding the console
• Start presses and standards for print quality, registration, and coverage. Make adjustments as needed
• Collect print samples and inspect them during print runs to determine if any adjustments need to be made and make adjustments as needed.
• Trim system how to set-up engage
• Working overtime as required, including weekends and holidays
• Willing to move to off shifts if coverage is required
• Perform end of job clean up
• All other duties as assigned by management

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Previous experience in a warehouse/production environment preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, stoop, squat, kneel, bend, pivot/twist, balance, and climb.
• Must be able to lift at least 60 lbs. floor to waist FREQUENT, carry at least 60 lbs. FREQUENT, and push and pull at least 48 lbs. of force OCCASIONAL.
• Must pass a physical demands test

Mental/Visual Demands

You must demonstrate the following sensory requirements in order to perform manual tasks: color discrimination, depth perception, near vision, field vision, temperature discrimination, tactile discrimination, and interacting with others.

Working Conditions

Work activities occur in an inside workspace where extreme heat and cold may occur. There are fans for ventilation. Work activities may encounter wet floors, dust and fumes.

Equipment Operated

Forklift

License or Certification

Fork truck certification required