Flexographic Printing Press Operator

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Excellent knowledge of digital functions and processes.
• Proficient in rotary web press operation
• Ability to make accurate mathematical calculations and read a ruler
• Ability to understand technical directions (i.e. press et up, web handling)
• Ability to follow instructions, demonstrations and practices
• Extremely detail oriented and organized
• Excellent team attitude with the skills necessary to communicate and comprehend.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to distinguish colors precisely
• Ability to achieve and maintain acceptable levels of safety, quality and production.

B. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of flexographic printing experience at Whitlam and satisfactory evaluations throughout the training process.
• Complete the Munsell Hue test with a score of 100 or lower

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To perform the necessary press operating functions required to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, productivity, and consistency. Perform all duties and functional responsibilities.

A. DUTIES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (Cont’d)

• Confirm that all necessary components needed to run a job are present prior to starting.
• Set-up, run and tear down press in accordance to outlined procedures.
• Monitor and maintain conformance specification throughout press runs.
• Flag all non-conforming areas in converted rolls for removal in rewinding.
• Communicate necessary improvements for future runs via change request sheet (pink sheet).
• Complete paperwork associated with press operations accurately and efficiently (i.e. Die Card, Press Procedure Sheets, TMTS, Allocation Sheets, etc.)
• Consistently exhibit proper work habits established during initial training period.
• Properly train assigned staff on press.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Perform scheduled operator maintenance duties
• Report additional maintenance required to Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Handle materials, tools and equipment with proper care and respect.
• Ensure that all accessories and equipment removed from the tool crib are returned in the proper condition.
• Return ink jugs in proper condition (i.e. cleanliness, the caps are on, etc.)
• Properly identify and place excess rolls of material to the “return skid”
• Place inventory tags from expended rolls in designated tag return bin.
• Place finished product onto cart and properly identify next location.
• Comply with and enforce all pertinent departmental and company policies, procedures and instructions.
• Perform any other duties as required.