Press Operator
Press Operator
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Job Description
Heartland Label Printers offers a climatecontrolled production environment with a supportive team onsite gym voluntary OT. We offer stability with a straight schedule and a history of no layoffs.
Our Shift ours are:
1st shift: Monday Thursday 5:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
2nd shift: Monday Thursday 3:00 p.m. 1:00 a.m.
3rd shift Friday Sunday 3:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
4th shift Friday Sunday 3:00 p.m. 3:00 a.m.
Pay based on experience
*In addition we offer Shift Differentials for our 2nd 3rd 4th shifts
The Press Operator / Machine Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a flexographic printing machine to produce print on label rolls.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Understand and support the companys Core Values
- Inspect and examine printed products for print clarity color accuracy conformance to specifications and external defects
- Reposition printing plates adjust pressure rolls or otherwise adjust machines to improve print quality using knobs or hand tools
- Set and adjust speed ink flow and positions and pressure tolerances of equipment
- Examine job orders to determine details such as quantities to be printed production times stock specifications colors color sequences and anilox BCM
- Select and install printing plates rollers gauges dies and cylinders in machines according to specifications using hand tools
- Monitor feeding printing and racking processes of presses to maintain specified operating levels and to detect malfunctions making adjustments as necessary
- Load position and adjust materials on holding fixtures or in equipment loading and feeding mechanisms
- Pour ink color compounds and other materials into ink pans making measurements and adjustments to control color and viscosity
- Test inks for pH and viscosity according to manufacturers specifications
- Clean and lubricate printing machines and components using oil solvents brushes rags and hoses
- Monitor and control operation of auxiliary equipment to assemble and finish products
- Pack and label cartons boxes or bins of finished products
- Other duties as assigned
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Competency Statements
- Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility.
- Accuracy: The extent to which an individuals work is correct and error free within company policies and guidelines.
- Adaptability: The extent to which an individual can fit into a changing work environment.
- Communication Oral & Written: The extent to which an individual communicates with clarity actively engaging in conversations in order to clearly understand others message and intent and received and processes feedback.
- Organized: The ability of the individual to be structured and methodical in working skills.
- Problem Solving: The ability to recognize courses of action which can be taken to handle problems or potential problems.
- Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Preferred Education
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical Certification or Associates Degree in printing processes
Preferred Experience
- Previous flexographic printing experience
Computer Skills
- Must have working knowledge of the use of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Other Skills
- Mechanical aptitude is a must
Equal Opportunity Employer Including Disabled and Veterans
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Employment Type
Full-Time
