Junior Flex Press Operator

Web Industries Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Web Industries Inc. is seeking a Junior Flex Press Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. The role focuses on efficient daily operation of a multicolor printing press and involves heavy lifting, setup, and routine quality checks.

You will mentor trainees, perform safety inspections, and input production data into systems while maintaining a clean, safe press area. Strong mechanical aptitude and color vision are essential, with a HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifikationen

• HS diploma or GED required or strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years as wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper.
• Must pass a color blindness test.
• Strong mechanical and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Physically fit for heavy lifting and long work periods.
• Comfort with computer systems and software.
• Strong math skills.

Aufgaben

• Set up and run production per specifications.
• Perform daily safety inspections of the press.
• Mentor and train Press Helper trainees.
• Conduct quality and quantity audits of printed products.
• Handle administrative tasks for print runs.
• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot press equipment.
• Keep press area clean, orderly and operational.
• Consult supervisors on operational issues.
• Push and turn raw stock/materials over 1000 lbs as needed.
• Wrap and change rolls on the press.
• Lift ink buckets and conduct cleanup.
• Set up and change press gears as needed.
• Web stock materials on the press.
• Lift and change shafts as necessary.
• Climb ladders to access/wash press drum area.
• Assist other operators when required.
• Apply best practices to minimize waste.
• Follow PPE rules and safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Color vision

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent work

Following instructions

Physical fitness

Computers

Math skills

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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Junior Flex Press Operator

Full Time Direct Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

Salary Range: $22.02 To $24.00 Annually

Job Summary

As a member of the Press Operations Team, the Press Operator is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the multicolor printing press.

Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.
• Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards
• Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Helper trainees
• Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
• Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.
• Cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment
• Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly, and operational.
• Consults with appropriate supervisors regarding operational issues.
• Depending on the print run, operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
• Wrap and change rolls on the press.
• Carries, lifts, and pours 40 – 50-pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Set-up and change press gears as needed.
• Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press
• Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary
• Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Uses “Best Practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste
• Must utilize required PPE and work in a safe and ethical manner while maintaining high quality standards at all times.
• Understand and comply with all Lockout/Tag Out procedures.
• Enter production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.

Additional Functions

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications.
• Assist in the development of new products and designs.
• Meets with customers as needed.

Education

A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

Experience

At least 3 years wide web Flexographic Press Operator/Helper experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to pass a color blindness test
• Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions
• Must be physically fit due to nature of the work
• Ability to work with and understand computers
• Strong math skills

Special Equipment

• Must wear all appropriate personal protective equipment.