Press Operator (Various Shifts Available)

Brief Description AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off. The schedule for this position is multiple shift options available. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements. The Press Operator position sets up, operates, and cleans up printing presses, producing a product that meets customer needs while maintaining an efficient and safe working environment. Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 90% of time): Follows daily press scheduleEnsures all required paperwork is complete and accurateEfficiently plans out setups and changeoversEnsures all components for producing product are at press so job is completely ready to produce from setup to cleanupEnsures all setup components are checked for durability over a long run (cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, proper ink per job specs).Conscious of waste through operation (time & material)Sets up stock used as needed when available to prevent excessive wasteEnsures colors and registration are within tolerance per specificationsEnsures finished jobs are promptly moved to next operation with good and bad product clearly markedEnsures ink removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox, anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells, all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use with no tape or debris remaining, and gears cleaned as neededFollows ISO SOP’s as trained Requirements Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time): Performs basic preventative maintenance as neededNotifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, and troubleshooting as neededProper and courteous use of support help as neededParticipates in the quality and continuous improvement processes Physical Job Demands Able to be on feet for long periods of timeAble to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions Skills/Abilities To Meet Job Requirements Ability to read and understand tasks (job tickets)Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materialsAbility to match colors effectivelyAbility to operate machinery comfortablyGood organizational skillsAbility to work with deadlinesAble to communicate with others professionallyAble to work in a team environmentGood sense of qualityAble to troubleshoot problems effectivelySafety conscious Education And Experience Requirement High school diploma or equivalentVocational technical education preferredPrior press operation experience preferred. Summary AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.