Assistant Digital Press Operator

Zumbiel; Hebron (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned printing and packaging company seeks an Assistant HP Digital Press Operator to support printing tasks. This role involves setting up printing presses, maintaining quality, and troubleshooting issues, allowing growth opportunities in a unique work culture emphasizing employee wellness and engagement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match

Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program

Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring

Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• T470 knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain HP digital press operations.
• Inspect production samples to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Active listening

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

HP Digital Press

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Assistant HP Digital Press Operator

Reports To: Printing Supervisor

Company Overview:

Zumbiel is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing and packaging business for over 180 years. We are a printing and packaging company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.

What makes us unique:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
• Commitment to employee health & wellness through wellness program
• Growth opportunities with performance reviews and internal hiring
• Company sponsored events to promote culture & engagement
• Driven by our core values: Integrity, Passion for Winning, Empowerment, Creativity, & Community
  
  
  

Position Overview:

Performs manual and machine operator tasks related to the set-up, maintenance and operations of an HP digital press and other related duties as directed by the press operator, Printing Department Manager and Supervisors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understands printing job requirements by studying job specifications; assessing requirements for HP digital printing, organizing job schedule sequence while retrieving required paperboard rolls for upcoming jobs.
• Sets-up printing presses by loading rolls with stripper.
• Assist operator with make ready and sleeve change functions.
• Assist operator with automatic register controls.
• Assist operator with die change duties.
• Maintains production and quality by inspecting production samples, board caliper on every roll.
• Ensure that ALL ISO 9001:2000 Procedures, Work Instructions, 6-S, and QPOC’s are followed
• Minimize downtime, trouble shooting stoppages and breakdowns; calling for Maintenance assistance. Ensure consistent Printing Machine operation by completing preventative maintenance as required
• Shuts-down printing presses by removing ink and changing paper; cleaning parts and components; returning ink to stock
• Ensure all necessary supplies are ready prior to running a specific job
• Remove printed cartons from press to build and tag WIP loads
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership and responsibility for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  
  
  

Job Specifications:

• Ability to Make-Ready roll stand to job specific roll sizes.
• Ability to use hand truck to move WIP loads
• Ability to log roll specific numbers to job specific factory order numbers.
• Ability to make-ready printing plates to job specific art numbers.
• Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble chamber blades.
• Ability to assist make-ready press within established MR standard allowance
• Ability to identify and correct printing quality issues
  
  
  

Education / Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred but not required. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. T470 knowledge is desired.

Communication Skills / Requirements:

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, peers and other employees. Have active listening skills, attention to detail and follow-through. Must demonstrate tact, professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, an organized approach to work and a positive attitude.

HAZARDS / PPE: Safety glasses, ear protection, safety knife and cut gloves.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT: HP Digital Press 1 roll cart, hand truck and core splitter, safety knife, basic hand tools.