Press Op Trainee SF- 2nd Shift

Job DetailsJob Location: Springfield, TN 37172Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 2nd ShiftJob Summary: The Printing Press Operator Trainee’s primary role is to effectively support the

processes in the wide-web/narrow-web department to ensure that our product meets or exceeds our

customer requirements.  The trainee must possess the mechanical aptitude to set up and maintain

operation of their designated machine.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Production & Press Operation: 


Be at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting time
Perform basic visual checks for print defects
Monitor ink levels
Assist with splicing at unwind
Stay busy when press is down


 

Job Prep & Wrap-Up:


Review work orders and confirm job details (substrate, materials, plates, inks, etc…)
Stage substrate, sleeves, anilox rolls, printing plates, inks, etc…
Prepare cores and tape for splicing and tools
Fill ink chambers, install/load ink pans & doctor blades
Assist with installing anilox rolls, sleeves, and plate cylinders
Examine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the job
Stage next job’s materials
Clean up and any other procedures related to the completion of jobs


 

Safety & Compliance:


Adhere to all required safety practices, including use of PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding procedures
Ensure compliance with facility food safety (GMP), product safety, and quality standards
Performs job in manner that protects the health and safety of all employees
Check press area for cleanliness and remove hazards
Keep press area clean


 

Communication & Collaboration:


Communicate issues to lead operator
Properly make computer entries
Record readings (speed, scrap counts, basic QC checks) as instructed
Follow chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc…

Qualifications & Essential FunctionsQualifications:


High school diploma or equivalent
Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience
Ability to distinguish between subtle color variations (Not colorblind)
Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. without the assistance of a hoist or mechanical device
Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and climb
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex press equipment
Basic math skills and ability to read rulers, tape measures, micrometers, and gauges
Basic reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders, reports, warning signs, etc…
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail under production demands


 

Essential Physical & Cognitive Functions:


Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders
Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down to print suitable quality
Must be able to lift 50 – 75-pound air shafts without the assistance of a hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices
Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on press, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery
Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke in case of fire 
Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals
Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuries
Must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner
Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc…
Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions
Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision 
Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor
Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery
Must have mechanical ability to learn how the press operates including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc…
Must be able to carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations
Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting
Must have maturity and disposition to always operate press safely 
Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures and follow all standard safety