Decorating Line Operator

cclcareers; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

cclcareers seeks a Machine Press Operator in the Decorating/Printing division to ensure proper setup and ongoing maintenance of production and quality standards.

The role requires experience with lithograph and offset techniques, strong color perception, and the ability to work well within a team while communicating effectively with peers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years recent experience in printing trades or similar manufacturing environment.
• English competence (speaking, reading and writing) required.
• Basic math abilities required.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of lithograph and offset printing techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial printing equipment.
• Ability to detect equipment malfunctions or misalignments.
• Ability to work in and promote a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisory personnel.
• Excellent color perception.

Responsibilities

• Read job specs when a job order is received and procure tools and materials.
• Set up printing equipment to run orders per specs.
• Perform ongoing visual inspection of machine for leaks, belts, etc. per checklist.
• Troubleshoot lithograph and offset printing equipment.
• Make adjustments to meet customer specifications.
• Regularly check for compliance to customer specs and quality standards.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, material, safety or quality issues to supervisor.
• Complete Production/Quality Control worksheets accurately.
• Perform line clearance during product changes.
• Follow GMP, safety policies and company procedures.
• Carry out special projects as directed by supervisors.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Mechanical aptitude

Printing equipment knowledge

Lithograph printing

Offset printing

Equipment troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Color perception

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tenth grade + 3–4 years experience

Job description

• POSITION TITLE: Machine Press Operator, Decorating/Printing


• DIVISION: Tubes


• DEPARTMENT: Decorating/Printing


• SALARY STATUS: Hourly


• REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for setup and maintain production and quality requirements.

REQUIREMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• English competent (speak, write and read).


• Basic math operations.


• Good mechanical aptitude and skills.


• Knowledge of industrial printing equipment.


• Knowledge of lithograph and offset printing techniques.


• Able to detect equipment malfunctions or misalignments.


• Ability to work in and promote team environment.


• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisory personnel.


• Excellent color perception.

PAST EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1 – 2 years recent experience in printing trades or similar manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED certificate; or

Tenth grade equivalent education plus 3 – 4 years applicable experience.

3.0 POSITION MAIN DUTIES (Describe the main functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and accountabilities of the job)

• 1. Upon receiving job order, reads job specs and procures all applicable tooling and materials.


• 2. Sets up the printing equipment to accommodate for job orders and specs in the production run.


• 3. Conducts ongoing visual inspection of machine for leaks, loose belts, etc., according to checklist.


• 4. Troubleshoots lithograph and offset printing equipment.


• 5. Performs adjustments as needed to meet customer’s specifications.


• 6. Continuously checks, on a random basis, for compliance to customer specs and quality standards.


• 7. Identifies and promptly reports to supervisor equipment malfunction, material, safety or quality issues.


• 8. Completes Record Production/Quality Control work sheet accurately.


• 9. Performs line clearance procedures in the event of change of products.


• 10. Complies with company personnel and safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).


• 11. Performs special projects and assignments as directed by supervisory personnel.