Manufacturing Operator II/Press Assist - Days 2/2/3

Web Industries Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Industries Inc in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Press Assistant / Manufacturing Operator II for days 2/2/3 shifts. You will support press operations, perform setups, run production, and ensure safe handling of heavy materials on a 12-hour day schedule.

This role includes packing prep, material movement by forklift, and data entry for production records. You will assist in safety inspections, quality audits, and maintenance tasks, while training others and helping maintain a clean, compliant

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience (cGMP preferred).
• Read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with lamination, die-cutting, printing or similar disciplines preferred.
• PC skills including Microsoft Office; good interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to lift 50–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist press operators with setups, run production, clean and troubleshoot the print press and ancillary equipment.
• Prepare material for packaging, tag, wrap and transport to shipping/receiving area using a forklift.
• Support in safety inspections, quality audits and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist with pushing/pulling heavy stock and wrapping/changing rolls on the press.
• Enter production, material, labor and quality data into systems; train other employees.
• Assist in operating slitter and spoolers as needed.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator II/Press Assist - Days 2/2/3

Active Full Time Direct Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1914

Days 2/2/3 12 hour shifts

Job Title: Press Assistant (Manufacturing Operator II)

Job Summary

Assist the press operators in performing setups and run all required production, cleaning, and troubleshooting of the print press and ancillary equipment. Prepare material for packaging, including by not limited to, tagging material, wrapping material, and safely transport to shipping/receiving area using Forklift

Duties/Responsibilities/ Essential Functions When In Press Area

• Follows all safety rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Reports all safety concerns or issues to their immediate supervisor
• Assist the JR/SR Operators in performing daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards
• Assist in quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet specifications.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, work environment which includes maintaining and troubleshooting the printing press and ancillary equipment.
• Uses Best Practices regarding setup time and minimizing waste
• Consults with Operator regarding operational issues and assist as needed.
• Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.
• Responsible for wrapping and changing rolls on the press.
• Must be able to carry, lift, and pour 40/50 lbs. ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.
• Assist in the set-up and change press gears; lift and change shafts as needed.
• Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed.
• Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according to material handling specifications.
• Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press
• Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area
• Assist in entering production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision and management.
• Trains other employees
• Assist/Run Slitter and Spoolers when needed, as determined by supervision and management

Duties/Responsibilities/ Essential Functions When In Other Operations Areas

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Set up and operate machines
• Retrieve material using a forklift
• Positioning cores
• Webbing machine
• Setting blades
• Splicing material
• Monitoring operations
• Troubleshooting
• Operating control panels
• Deshaft materials, including but not limited to, lifting shafts weighing up to 150# between 2 employees, and taking spools weighing up to 60# off the shafts.
• Prepare material for packaging, including but not limited to, tagging material, trimming material, wrapping material, preparing pallets, placing into and accurately recording inventory location and/or taking to Shipping/Receiving area.
• Responsible for keeping area clean and complying with all safety rules and requirements.
• Additional functions include completing Polaris and production forms, cleaning machines, assisting maintenance tech with repairs of machine

Addendum for Press Assistant

• Assist with pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds
• Assist in blending and adjusting ink as needed (carry, lift, pour 40/50 pound buckets)
• Performing webbing of stock materials on the press
• Assist in performing daily safety inspections of the press and ensure that the areas around the press are free from safety hazards
• Assist in quality and quantity audits of products being printed
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean work environment, which includes maintaining and troubleshooting the printing press and ancillary equipment.
• Use Best Practices regarding setup time and minimizing waste
• Wrap & change rolls on the press
• Ensure waste ink and oil is disposed of according to specifications
• Wash press drum area
• Assist in entering production, material, labor, and quality data into appropriate systems

Addendum for Pre-Press Assistant

• Checking Cylinder/sleeve inventory
• Proof Organization
• Organizing plate, sleeve, and ink inventory
• Plate mounting, mounting upcoming jobs
• Prep plate cylinders and aniloxes based on production schedule
• Maintains ink room in a state of good housekeeping and safe operation
• Handle all ink and follow all safety &/or Haz-Mat procedures
• Produce monthly activity report
• Operate ink evaporator

Performs any other function or responsibility as assigned

Required Qualifications

Qualifications: 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (cGMP experience preferred);

Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Experience with flexible materials converting including lamination, die-cutting, printing, or other similar disciplines preferred;

PC skills including the Microsoft Office suite; possess good interpersonal and teambuilding skills;

Reputation as an individual with common sense and good judgment.

Ability to lift 50-75 pounds.

Education

HS diploma or GED required

Special Training

Forklift certification

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.