2nd Shift Press Op Trainee SF

Position Summary

The Printing Press Operator Trainee's primary role is to effectively support the processes in the wide-web/narrow-web department to ensure that our product meets or exceeds our customer requirements. The trainee must possess the mechanical aptitude to set up and maintain operation of their designated machine.

Production & Press Operation

• Be at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time
• Perform basic visual checks for print defects
• Monitor ink levels
• Absorb splicing at unwind
• Stay busy when press is down

Job Prep & Wrap-Up

• Review work orders and confirm job details (substrate, materials, plates, inks, etc…)
• Stage substrate, sleeves, anilox rolls, printing plates, inks, etc…
• Prepare cores and tape for splicing and tools
• Fill ink chambers, install/load ink pans & doctor blades
• Absorb installing anilox rolls, sleeves, and plate cylinders
• Examine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the job
• Stage next job’s materials
• Clean up and any other procedures related to the completion of jobs

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all required safety practices, including use of PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding procedures
• Ensure compliance with facility food safety (GMP), product safety, and quality standards
• Perform job in manner that protects the health and safety of all employees
• Check press area for cleanliness and remove hazards

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate issues to lead operator
• Properly make computer entries
• Record readings (speed, scrap counts, basic QC checks) as instructed
• Follow chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc…

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience
• Ability to distinguish between subtle color variations (Not colorblind)
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. without the assistance of a hoist or mechanical device
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and climb
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex press equipment
• Basic math skills and ability to read rulers, tape measures, micrometers, and gauges
• Basic reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders, reports, warning signs, etc…
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail under production demands