Press Operator 3rd Shift

About the role

The successful candidate will be able to convert raw materials by printing, coating or laminating at or above quality standards that could include raw products such as paper, Tyvek, or films based on customer standards. The Press Operator will appropriately understand and follow the plant's OHSE and Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain 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 to complete projects based on the job
• Inspect job as it runs for quality of print, coating and laminating while making adjustments while the press is running
• Inspect quality of raw materials for proper coating weights, seal strengths and porosity
• Adjust and maintain machinery including clean plates, rollers, etc.
• Change doctor blades (clean backups) and make necessary adjustments (lay downs, blade angles) to maintain the machine
• 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
• Absorb and assist mounting department if needed
• Monitor and maintain raw material usage and inventory control
• Absorb and assist maintenance staff if needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area

Required Qualifications

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

Reasoning Abilities

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, and talk or hear
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
• Sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Moderate noise level in the work environment
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Frequent exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or ca