Press Assistant Operator

Job Purpose: Performs prescribed duties and assists the Press Operator as requested in setting up and running a flexographic press printing multi-colored designs and lettering on a flexible web consisting of plastic, cellophane, paper, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assists the Press Operator in set-up activities by obtaining necessary raw materials (inks, films) for impending job, checking against production order to insure accuracy, and assembling other required elements such as pans, pumps, covers, etc.

• Assists Press Operator in loading cylinders (1-10 per job; 75-280 lbs each) into press.

• Loads proper film onto unwind, checking for defects and maintaining accurate weight records and checking correct side to print on using base film guide.

• Lifts unwind shafts (approx. 30-75 lbs each) as necessary to remove empty cores and load new ones.

• Fills ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit.

• Sets ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer.

• Lifts and transports ink kits (15-75 lbs each) as necessary.

• Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and related materials coming to press.

• Maintains adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required.

• Checks and documents ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency.

• Assists operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals.

• Watches web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly.

• Cleans the equipment and work areas and secures materials for impending jobs as production activity allows.

• Keeps the floor free of liquid.

• Returns, with occasional assist from operator, ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached.

• Cleans ink equipment in automatic vat as required.

• Works with the operator in a manner necessary to facilitate learning, preparing for the job of Press Operator as a mandatory promotional step and/or emergency situations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School education or G.E.D.

• Previous Press experience.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to read and comprehend production orders.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

Other:

• Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift, weekends and holiday.

If interested in this position, please submit a resume or letter of qualifications to Human Resources.

Education and Experience:

• High School education or G.E.D.

• Previous Press experience.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to read and comprehend production orders.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

Other:

• Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift, weekends and holiday.

If interested in this position, please submit a resume or letter of qualifications to Human Resources.