Press Operator - Little Chute - 1st Shift at Heartland Label Printers

Little Chute, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flexographic Printing, Print Quality Inspection, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Communication, Adaptability, Safety Awareness, Organized, Accountability, Accuracy

Industry

Printing Services

Description

Description The Press 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 company’s 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 manufacturer’s 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 Requirements POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Competency Statements Accountability: The extent to which an individual is willing to accept responsibility. Accuracy: The extent to which an individual’s 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 #HRTLP

Responsibilities

The Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a flexographic printing machine to produce print on label rolls. This includes inspecting printed products, adjusting machines for quality, and monitoring the printing process.