Press Operator SF- 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Printing Press Operator is responsible for the set-up and operation of their designated press. This includes ensuring accuracy and quality of product being produced. Operator is responsible for training of new employees.

Production Responsibilities

• Ensures adherence to all safety procedures such as PPE's, ergonomics, chemical hazards, etc.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor, oncoming shift, and management.
• Cleanup and any other procedures related to completion of jobs.
• Aid in the set up of the next job including: Pulling ink, Cleaning of press, Keeping Press Area Cleaned, Including Clean press area at end of shift, Staying busy when press is down.

Qualifications

• Quality conscious.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to see good true color (Must not be colorblind).
• Ability to lift.
• Accurate with numbers.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Confidentiality.
• Organizational skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Must have reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders and designate specific plates for an order, and understand materials, reports, warning signs, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders.
• Must be able to lift 50 – 75 pound air shafts without the assistance of any hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices.
• Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills in order to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc.
• Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions.
• Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on press, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery.
• Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery.
• Employee must be able to react to rapidly moving parts in order to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life threatening injuries.
• Employee must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner.
• Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke (in case of fire).
• Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision.
• Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor.
• Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery.
• Must have mechanical ability to learn how the press operates. This includes anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanism, etc.
• Must be able to logically deduce (reason) the source of the problem on the press, which prevents commercially acceptable printing, propose a solution to that problem and carry out that solution.
• Must be able to carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations.
• Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down to print suitable quality.
• Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting.
• Must have maturity and disposition to operate press safely at all times.
• Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures.
• Must follow standard safety procedures such as engaging the E-stop prior to placing any body part in the machine, including normal processes such as die/cylinder changes.
• Must have physical strength to stand for lengthy periods of time.
• Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards.
• Must examine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the job.
• Must be able to do meticulous work under production demand.