Flexographic Press Operator (multiple openings, all shifts)

Tapecon, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly transportation benefit

Competitive Paid Time Off package

Medical insurance

401K plan with employer match

Job summary

Tapecon, Inc. in Buffalo, NY is looking for a skilled machine operator responsible for advanced machine operations, including inspections and maintenance. The ideal candidate has considerable machine operation experience and expertise in flexographic printing.

The role offers various shift opportunities, each with a shift differential, and includes a competitive compensation package with medical benefits and 401K match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of machine operation experience required.
• Flexographic printing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
• Train new hires effectively.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible to complete basic to advanced machine operations per the Job Packet in accordance with the Safety Policy, Quality Plan, and ISO procedures. Able to package product for shipment or inventory.

Shift Opportunities

• 1st shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday ($0.70/hour 2nd shift differential provided)
• 3rd shift: 11:00pm - 7:30am, Monday night - Saturday morning ($0.90/hour 3rd shift differential provided)

Essential Functions

• Conform to all safety protocols especially regarding machine operation
• Operate machine(s) to manufacture parts conforming to customer specifications and ISO quality expectations
• Expected to review daily dispatch list to meet project deadlines based on the production schedule
• Input data into ERP software to accurately account for time and parts completed in operations
• Operate machine(s) per Job Operations and Work Instructions to scheduled plan
• Perform tasks operating one or more machines to:
  • Rewind to specific tensions and footage or piece counts
  • Rewind and inspect, remove, replace, reduce, splice and finish
  • Slit rolls
  • Die cut
  • Plotter cut
  • Guillotine cut
  • Laser cut
  • Back split
  • Laminate
  • Bend
  • Cuff
  • Pick and place electronics
  • Convert materials
  • Print with inks, toners, or thermal transfer ribbons with analog or digital equipment
  • Perform other similar advanced machine operations
• Perform basic to advanced set-ups
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines as detailed in Preventive Maintenance Schedules
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized
• Responsible for on-the-job training for new hires, interns, and others
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 3+ years machine operation experience requiredl
• Flexographic printing experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined
• Read, write, count, perform basic math, and measure.
• Communicate clearly in writing (e.g. memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group
• Work effectively with peers
• Perform moderate to advanced problem solving within assigned tasks
• Exercises technical judgment in deciding work methods

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit. The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls. Hands and fingers may perform repetitive motion. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move over 25 pounds with the use of a lift assist. This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Total compensation

The pay range below includes several levels of operators and compensation will be based on factors such as years and level of experience. Other benefits include weekly transportation benefit, competitive Paid Time Off package, medical insurance, comprehensive ancillary benefit offerings, 401K plan with employer match, and more. This position includes a shift differential for off shifts in addition to the hourly wage shown below. (For 2nd shift, the differential is $0.70. For 3rd shift, the shift differential is $0.90/hour.)