Print Press Set Up Technician 3rd shift

About the Role

As a Setup Technician, you will support flexo press operators in the print production environment by preparing and staging materials, assisting with press setup, and maintaining equipment. You will also be trained to operate the press and cover for operator breaks and time off.

Responsibilities

• Review daily schedule and gather required press plates, dies, doctor blades, and cylinders per the ticket specification.
• Verify plate numbers match the job ticket.
• Utilize the press staging cart to stay one job ahead on each press, including:
  • The job jacket with job ticket.
  • Press plates mounted on cylinders with print rods inserted (if applicable).
  • Mag dies mounted to the mag cylinders.
• Assist the press operator by installing cylinders, doctor blades, and mag dies onto the press.
• Support press operators during job runs, including troubleshooting, cleaning and remounting press plates, and refilling UVs and inks.
• Learn press operation to fill in for operator breaks and time off.
• Communicate with the Ink Technician and Warehouse Material Handler to ensure ink and paper availability during long job runs.
• Report any supply issues to the Press Operator, Shift Supervisor, or Production Manager.
• Maintain work area and machines in a clean and orderly condition, following safety regulations.
• Utilize Kanban systems for high-usage items.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of manufacturing experience; press or printing-related production experience preferred.

Skills

• Mechanically inclined to grasp press setup and operation basics.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read work tickets and interpret written information for proper supply provision.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Proactive and detail-oriented to identify and report problems or inconsistencies.
• Careful and respectful handling of high-value press tooling.
• Good organizational skills to manage multiple labels daily.

Training

Willingness to attend required training courses or sessions related to the job as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Lifting, standing, crouching, stair climbing with a load, and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug screening.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to dust and noise in the production environment.
• Warehouse temperatures may be influenced by outside conditions.
• Regular skin and clothing exposure to ink, UVs, varnishes, and detergents.
• Safety toe shoes are highly recommended; safety glasses may be required for specific tasks.