Finishing Machine Operator- 3rd shift

About the role

As the Finishing Operator, you will operate a machine to break down large press rolls into smaller rolls according to customer specifications. You will follow job ticket details to ensure correct length, copy position, and core size, verify roll quality, and review products for defects to maintain high-quality standards. Additionally, you may box products or perform other finishing tasks to prepare items for shipping accurately and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Review job work instructions and set up the machine properly for the job, including blades, cores, and copy position.
• Operate the machine to finish master press rolls to customer specification.
• Review items and rolls for quality and consistency.
• Perform splices to join two rolls of the same product.
• Follow company procedures for verification of product ID numbers.
• Verify Core IDs for finished rolls match the work instruction for the item.
• Place finished rolls in the proper box, verify core and box IDs match, and place the box in the designated area for shipping or stock.
• Communicate with Shift Supervisor, Production Manager, and/or Scheduler regarding issues such as over or under runs, item quality, or ID number questions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Use ERP system to record shop floor data.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of machine operation experience; printing-related production experience preferred.

Skills

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying problems or inconsistencies and reporting them to a supervisor.
• Good organization skills to manage multiple items daily.
• Meet minimum required score on mechanical aptitude test.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, sitting, standing, crouching, and associated repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and subject to random drug screening.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses are recommended in the production area.
• Safety toe shoes are recommended in the production area.