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:
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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.
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Assists Press Operator in loading cylinders (1-10 per job; 75-280 lbs each) into press.
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Loads proper film onto unwind, checking for defects and maintaining accurate weight records and checking correct side to print on using base film guide.
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Lifts unwind shafts (approx. 30-75 lbs each) as necessary to remove empty cores and load new ones.
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Fills ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit.
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Sets ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer.
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Lifts and transports ink kits (15-75 lbs each) as necessary.
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Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and related materials coming to press.
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Maintains adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required.
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Checks and documents ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency.
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Assists operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals.
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Watches web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly.
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Cleans the equipment and work areas and secures materials for impending jobs as production activity allows.
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Keeps the floor free of liquid.
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Returns, with occasional assist from operator, ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached.
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Cleans ink equipment in automatic vat as required.
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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.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
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High School education or G.E.D.
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Previous Press experience.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
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Ability to read and comprehend production orders.
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Ability to analyze and solve problems.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent organizational skills.
Other:
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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.
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Last updated on Oct 3, 2024