Press Assistant Operator

The Bryce Company; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge LLC in the United States is seeking an assistant to the Press Operator to help set up and run a flexographic press printing multi-colored designs on flexible Web substrates such as plastic, cellophane, or paper.

The role involves obtaining inks and films, loading cylinders, unloading and transferring ink, and maintaining ink viscosities and color matching while ensuring accurate material records. This is an on-site role requiring physical effort and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Press Operator in set-up activities by obtaining inks, films and other materials for impending jobs
• Loads cylinders into the press and assists with unwinding procedures and weight checks
• Monitors ink viscosities and ensures correct side to print using base film guides
• Transports ink kits and unwind material, maintaining accurate storage and weight records
• Cleans and maintains ink equipment and press area, ensuring a safe work floor
• Keeps records of inks, solvents and related materials and replenishes supplies as needed
• Supports learning and backup coverage toward becoming a Press Operator as required

Job description

Job Purpose:

Performs prescribed duties and assists the Press Operator as requested in setting up and running a flexographic press printing multi-colored designs and lettering on a flexible web consisting of plastic, cellophane, paper, etc.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assists the Press Operator in set-up activities by obtaining necessary raw materials (inks, films) for impending job, checking against production order to insure accuracy, and assembling other required elements such as pans, pumps, covers, etc.
• Assists Press Operator in loading cylinders (1-10 per job; 75-280 lbs each) into press.
• Loads proper film onto unwind, checking for defects and maintaining accurate weight records and checking correct side to print on using base film guide.
• Lifts unwind shafts (approx. 30-75 lbs each) as necessary to remove empty cores and load new ones.
• Fills ink pumps, secures hoses, and transfers ink to designated printing unit.
• Sets ink viscosities to prescribed standards using Zahn cup and timer.
• Lifts and transports ink kits (15-75 lbs each) as necessary.
• Maintains accurate records on inks, solvents, and related materials coming to press.
• Maintains adequate ink and film supplies to press and replenishes unwind material as required.
• Checks and documents ink viscosities at prescribed intervals and ensures ink volume sufficiency.
• Assists operator in matching printed ink samples to color standards at prescribed intervals.
• Watches web for problems during operator absence and reacts accordingly.
• Cleans the equipment and work areas and secures materials for impending jobs as production activity allows.
• Keeps the floor free of liquid.
• Returns, with occasional assist from operator, ink and other materials to their designated storage areas with proper information attached.
• Cleans ink equipment in automatic vat as required.
• Works with the operator in a manner necessary to facilitate learning, preparing for the job of Press Operator as a mandatory promotional step and/or emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.