Press Operator

Unique; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Unique Industries, a family‑owned manufacturer in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Press Operator to operate and maintain medium web flexographic printing presses under the Printing Department Manager. You will run PIT equipment (sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts and clamp trucks), feed rolls, perform changeovers, measure color with a spectrophotometer, and verify prints match schedules and customer specs.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic math and computer skills, and at least one year

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of experience in printing or manufacturing.
• FTA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium web flexographic printing presses.
• Operate PIT equipment including sit-down and stand-up forklifts and clamp trucks.
• Print designs on rolls, inspect for imperfections, and adjust speed/tension.
• Measure color values with a spectrophotometer and verify presses meet specs.
• Prepare roll stock, load into presses, and complete changeovers.
• Prepare finished rolls for inventory in Printed Board warehouse.
• Maintain equipment, train associates, and support 6S housekeeping.
• Diagnose and correct equipment issues and assist with maintenance.

Skills

Good mechanical abilities

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer proficiency

Analytical thinking

Effective oral and written comunicação

Maintain a clean workspace

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FTA certification

One year experience in printing/manufacturing

Tools

Forklift operation

Clamp truck operation

Deep reach PIT operation

Job description

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons.

PRIMARY DUTY

Under the direct supervision of the Printing Department Manager, the Press Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of medium web flexographic printing presses.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Others may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign tasks/responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Operates PIT Equipment including Sit-down and Stand Up forklifts and Clamp Trucks
• Prints designs on rolls of paper stock using medium web flexographic printing press
• Inspects for imperfections and off-center impressions and adjusts speed, tension, and alignment accordingly using computer controls
• Measures and matches color values to specification using spectrophotometer
• Verifies printed designs match press schedule and meet customer specifications
• Prepares roll stock and loads into printing press
• Completes print job changeovers
• Prepares finished rolls for inventory storage in Printed Board warehouse
• Washes out print station and stages materials for new jobs
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and proficiency with printing presses and flexographic operations
• Diagnoses and corrects equipment issues
• Maintains waste treatment center and ink pump control system
• Maintains good housekeeping around printing presses in accordance with 6S Principles
• Assists with routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of printing presses during scheduled times
• Trains other associates as a subject matter expert
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Good mechanical abilities
• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Must maintain a clean workspace
• Analytical thinking
• Effective oral and written communication

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or High School Diploma Equivalency required
• Any level of FTA (Flexographic Technical Association) certification preferred
• One year experience and/or training in a printing or manufacturing role required
• One year experience and/or training operating forklift, clamp truck, and/or deep reach PIT a plus
• One year experience and/or training in medium web flexographic printing and/or solvent inks required
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use repetitive hand motions for up to twelve hours
• While performing the duties of this position this position is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme temperatures, and noise. Must wear required PPE at all times on production floor
• While performing the duties of this job, this position is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.