Machine Operator III (Senior)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Able to get along with other people.
• Good, clear verbal and written communication skills to coordinate the Press Operation.
• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Able to comprehend specific manuals.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work with diverse groups of people with varying levels of education, expertise and backgrounds.
• Requires effective decision making, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Physically agile.
• Able to push/pull 500 plus pounds.
• Desire to train for promotion to the next position.
• Gain strong credibility with team members, and department supervisors, even under negative circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Mount rolls on unwind machine.
• Make sure there is adequate roll stock at the unwind to ensure a continuous operation.
• Insure the unwind area is stocked with appropriate supplies for the next shift.
• Make sure unwind and rewind splicers are always ready to make a splice.
• Fill out View report correctly.
• Fill out Paper Reject Form correctly.
• At all times assist Second Press Operator with Register and ink (viscosity, pH and color as needed).
• Clean and rebuild doctor blades or heads.
• Use a paper calliper and check each roll for correct thickness.
• Sweep and mop press area and empty trash daily.
• Employ proper use of safety equipment.
• Verify pools, agent samples and test rolls are labelled correctly.
• Make sure there are cores and appropriate supplies are staged for the next shift at the rewind station.
• Operate the rewind unit, pulling required product samples for press inspection, QA, and Security Lab labelling samples with proper data.
• Assist Pressmen with performing quality inspections of press samples, fanfolds, and perf quality.
• Set up the RTM system and mark product on the RTM panel within the RTM office station.
• Know how to use and operate the LVS system.
• Perform Makeready duties of changing anilox cylinders, changing plate cylinders, changing ink chambers, setting up the unwind with correct paper and setting up the rewind with proper cores.
• Maintain 5s standard of Press area.
• Train and mentor, the Press Ink Technician.
• Train on the next level position on press to allow for temporary or permanent advancement.
• Understand the Anilox specifications and care.
• Perform any other job duties as assigned.