Press Op Trainee WW- 3rd Shift

Interstate-Packagin; White Bluff (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate-Packagin is seeking a Printing Press Operator Trainee to support the wide-web/narrow-web department and ensure product meets customer requirements. The trainee will set up and operate designated press equipment with mechanical aptitude, perform basic quality checks, monitor ink levels, and assist with prep and wrap-up for each job.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills, ability to lift 50-75 lbs, and the stamina to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn press operation.
• Basic math skills and ability to read rulers and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in press setup and operation for wide-web/narrow-web jobs.
• Monitor ink levels and perform quality checks for defects.
• Prepare substrates, inks, plates, and maintenance tools.
• Keep work area clean and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math skills

Lift 50-75 lbs

Attention to detail

Standing stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The Printing Press Operator Trainee’s primary role is to effectively support theprocesses in the wide-web/narrow-web department to ensure that our product meets or exceeds ourcustomer requirements. The trainee must possess the mechanical aptitude to set up and maintainoperation of their designated machine.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Production & Press Operation:Be at workstation within 3 minutes of reporting timePerform basic visual checks for print defectsMonitor ink levelsAssist with splicing at unwindStay busy when press is downJob Prep & Wrap-Up:Review work orders and confirm job details (substrate, materials, plates, inks, etc…)Stage substrate, sleeves, anilox rolls, printing plates, inks, etc…Prepare cores and tape for splicing and toolsFill ink chambers, install/load ink pans & doctor bladesAssist with installing anilox rolls, sleeves, and plate cylindersExamine plate quality to only accept plates suitable to print the jobStage next job’s materialsClean up and any other procedures related to the completion of jobsSafety & Compliance:Adhere to all required safety practices, including use of PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding proceduresEnsure compliance with facility food safety (GMP), product safety, and quality standardsPerforms job in manner that protects the health and safety of all employeesCheck press area for cleanliness and remove hazardsKeep press area cleanCommunication & Collaboration:Communicate issues to lead operatorProperly make computer entriesRecord readings (speed, scrap counts, basic QC checks) as instructedFollow chain of command from supervisor to department manager to plant manager, etc…Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentPrevious manufacturing or mechanical experienceAbility to distinguish between subtle color variations (Not colorblind)Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. without the assistance of a hoist or mechanical deviceAbility to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and climbAbility to work in a fast-paced, physically active environmentStrong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex press equipmentBasic math skills and ability to read rulers, tape measures, micrometers, and gaugesBasic reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders, reports, warning signs, etc…Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail under production demandsEssential Physical & Cognitive Functions:Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in ordersMust have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down to print suitable qualityMust be able to lift 50 – 75-pound air shafts without the assistance of a hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devicesMust be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on press, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machineryMust have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke in case of fireMust have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signalsReflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee’s limbs or other life-threatening injuriesMust be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper mannerMust be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc…Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructionsMust be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervisionMust be able to communicate operating problems to supervisorMust have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machineryMust have mechanical ability to learn how the press operates including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc…Must be able to carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterationsMust be able to record information electronically as required by accountingMust have maturity and disposition to always operate press safelyMust understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures and follow all standard safety proceduresMust be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standardsMust be able to do meticulous work under production demand