Prepress Washroom/Assembler

American Packaging Corporation; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging firm in DeForest, Wisconsin is seeking a Prepress Washroom/Assembler to stage jobs, clean cylinders, and ensure safety procedures are followed. Responsibilities include operating machinery, completing reports, and maintaining a clean workspace. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, some related experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A Power Industrial Truck license is required, and effective communication with coworkers is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret safety rules and instructions.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stage press or laminator jobs.
• Operate and clean cylinders after each print run.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures for safety and efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers across shifts.
• Complete reports and paperwork as required.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Ability to communicate effectively

Attention to safety guidelines

Manual lifting skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Prepress Washroom/Assembler.

LOCATION: Deforest

SHIFT: 2nd (3pm-11pm)

SUMMARY: To prepare and stage press or laminator jobs. Prepress personnel handle staging items at any machine, retrieve and prepare cylinders for press run, clean cylinders after the run, and store them. All functions must be performed safely and efficiently while adhering to SOPs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate and embrace in the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals and adhere to all safety guidelines and rules to aid APC's efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
• Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in developing, understanding, and following Standard Operating Procedures and or training documentation.
• Print and understand each job's Job Jacket, Print Specification, and Manufacturing Specification and take to the press.
• Retrieve daily production schedule that identifies which job will run, quantities, priorities, etc. Interpret and act upon information.
• Detect, report, and resolve all missing or substandard machine parts.
• Use an automated storage system terminal to retrieve and return cylinders and anilox to storage.
• Assemble and transport print cylinders and aniloxes between printing press and prepress departments.
• Place cylinders on assembly table and install the gears and journals. Install the pans, applicator pipes, end shields, splash guards and cylinders into the carriage units.
• Return the units to prepress, remove the parts, clean up the cylinders, and store them back into the storage system after a job has run.
• Aid on press set-ups as needed. Assist miscellaneous housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities.
• Complete required reports and paperwork. Use a computer terminal.
• Perform required cleaning tasks - some daily, weekly or monthly requirements.
• Obtain Power Industrial Truck license(s).
• Complete PSM training and be able to perform all work in the washroom.
• Effectively communicate with coworkers throughout all shifts.
• Attend and participate in all company mandated meetings.
• Business travel may be required.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arm. The employee is occasionally required to walk. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail].