Print Apprentice - 2nd

About the role

The Print Apprentice will gain print experience by assisting on a team or operating equipment in the print department. The print apprentice will operate a variety of medium complexity equipment to tint tissue paper with a solid color of ink or to slit/rewind printed gift wrap. They assist on a team to print gift wrap on a wide web flexography press and learn the basics of flexographic printing. They will also learn how to mix inks and may work in the ink room.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze job specifications/instructions and sets up or assists in the set-up of the press with the correct components and with the proper adjustments to achieve color targets and registration with the least amount of waste as possible.
• Maintain ink quality and supply, change tooling, and clean and store tooling.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, or assist with equipment and print issues at the start of the production run and throughout the production run to ensure printed product meets customer standards.
• Determine or influence and enable the press speed to ensure efficient operation.
• Monitor equipment during production runs: check color, register, and detail against specifications and take action to correct any problems.
• Remain alert to mechanical problems and correct or refer to maintenance if necessary.
• When mixing ink, works efficiently to prioritize which inks to prepare and performs quality checks to ensure ink meets color, pH, and viscosity targets.
• Participate in problem solving activities. Identify potential problems and proactively work on problem resolution and alternative solutions to traditional methods of operation.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, effective communication, and teamwork to positively influence meeting or exceeding performance targets.
• Flexibly work where needed and learn and master at least two job functions or machines (tinter, slitter, Uteco) in the Print department.
• Execute the quality system including preflight, sampling plan, and the removal of salvage/spoilage.
• Prepare related paperwork/documentation for shipping accuracy, including completing production data and spoilage.
• Complete routine equipment maintenance and cleaning - including CIL tasks and preventative maintenance.
• Follow established safety procedures and all other job instruction breakdowns, standard operating procedures, and single point lessons.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Successful experience as a Production Support Specialist in GA36 (old MFG3) level complexity or higher including Materials Movement Specialists OR Experience as an Ink Technician OR Experience as a Digital Plate Maker
• Must pass color perception test
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing up to 15 lbs frequently and 65 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk approximately 90% of the time
• Ability to reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motion, and use fine motor skills 90% of the time
• Ability to occasionally work at or above shoulder level
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Successful experience as a Packaging Operator in GA37 grade
• Demonstrated strong mechanical skills and computer skills
• Ability to problem solve technical issues and provide recommendations
• Good math, written, and communication skills
• Self-directed and self-motivated with a proven work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

Additional Details

• Some noise and hearing protection is required by Hallmark.
• This is a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with normal physical injury hazard.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay for this role starts around $24 per hour
• This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 3:30pm–12:00am