Press Operator Assistant

Mission / Summary

Assist in the operation and troubleshooting of Printing Press equipment, ensure printed impressions are produced on time and to customer quality specifications, and assist in Press set-up and monitoring. Ensure bags are produced on time and to customer quality specifications.

Job Functions

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists the Operator in specifications checks to ensure print and placement of print, and ink shade is correct.
• Comply with all safety rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Ensure that the correct ink and paper are being used for the order being run.
• Makes minor press adjustments as needed to maintain press speed and quality.
• Monitors the quality of the bags during the production run through bag checks and other methods.
• Must be able to accurately read and interpret plant order information and complete required forms.
• Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up and disposing of trash.
• Pulls a sample of print and folds a sample bag.
• Retrieves cylinders from the Proof Mounting area, installs cylinders in the press, and removes cylinders from the press after the printing run.
• Sets impressions, registers print, sets and adjusts the slitter as needed.
• Troubleshoots machine issues and assists in repairs.
• Understands and follows all SQF policies and procedures including, but not limited to, procedures for food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing.
• Understands and follows lockout – tagout procedures for assigned equipment.
• Verifies ink shade is correct.
• Verifies paper and ink are correct and installs paper and ink on the press.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor or Manager.

Background / Experience

• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail abilities.

Education / Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Specific Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly, and electric pallet jack.
• Ability to use a computer, and to understand and use computer software.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Schedule Demands

• Work schedules are normally 8 or 12 hours.
• May be scheduled for rotating days off.
• Ability to work any day, including weekends.
• Able to work any shift, including overnight shifts.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including extra hours on short notice.

Physical Demands

• Standing for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Climbing ladders and/or stairways.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (including but not limited to steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses, and hairnet).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands arms.
• The employee is required to communicate with coworkers.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Moderate heat (up to 100 to 110 degrees in the summer months).
• Noise levels of up to 90 decibels.

Benefits

• Health benefits