Press Operator 1st Shift

About the role

The successful candidate will be part of a global team of problem-solvers who innovate in materials science to make life better. They work in healthcare and consumer products, helping to improve patient outcomes and protect essential goods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of product during runs
• Optimize waste reduction by understanding and using raw materials
• Set up machine and change inks, coatings, configurations, decks, paper and methods as required
• Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments
• Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
• Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles)
• Perform daily maintenance including cleaning excess oil and grease, checking and adjusting mechanical parts including gears, backlash, brakes, etc.
• Mount pre-press plates
• Direct the activities of the Press Assistant
• Assist the press assistant with clean-ups when necessary
• Manage prepress activities
• Maintain paperwork such as production usage reports, forms, SPC charts, etc.
• Troubleshoot and detect cause of problems
• Avoid waste by managing raw material usage and inventory control
• Assist maintenance staff if needed
• Keep a clean, organized work area

Requirements

• 2-5 years running Flexographic press
• Forklift experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good math skills – able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Excellent quality products
• Able to pay attention to details
• Proficient navigating a computer
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete timecards and work orders
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency

Benefits

At TekniPlex, you can take advantage of a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection