Press Operator

Job Description

Position: Press Operator
Salary: $25.36 plus a $2.00 shift differential
Shift: Night shift: 7pm - 7am; rotating 2-2-3 schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for meeting and exceeding machine production goals.
• Assumes full responsibility for the complete operation and production of the press, including the quality of all printed material.
• Responsible for the direction and performance of the press assistant, including the continuous training of the assistant in his/her duties which includes being able to run the press in absence of the Operator with minimal assistance.
• Assumes responsibility for print job set-up including plates: sleeves, ink match, make ready, anilox rollers, and verifying film.
• Assumes responsibility for the print quality including: print position, correct copy, UPC codes, register, and impressions.
• Places roll tickets and weights on each roll. Maintains accurate records will be maintained in Shop Floor computer.
• Returns all inks, plates/sleeves, film, etc. to the proper locations with proper identification upon completion of an order.
• Reports damaged or excessively worn plates to the Shift Leader for replacement.
• Demonstrate understanding of setup and use of web monitoring system
• Demonstrate complete understanding of the sequence of the make-ready process
• Understand tension controls and how they apply to different substrates
• Learn how to set proper impression on plate and anilox and be able to demonstrate.
• Demonstrates the ability to draw off all bag dimensions for finished / converted bags.
• Demonstrate ability to properly adjust dot gains and densities based on readings to match proof
• Complete Plate mounting basic training to understand different mounting tapes and plate mounting procedures and how they relate to printing
• Work with maintenance to understand operator based maintenance for the machines and how to perform the requirements
• Handle Hazardous Waste using the procedures you have been trained on.
• Performs other duties as directed or requested by Shift Leader or Production Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hickory, NC 28602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person