Press Operator II - Color & Quality Control

American Greetings Corporation; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known greeting card company is looking for a second-level Printer Operator in Greeneville, Tennessee. This position involves ensuring safe and efficient operations of the printing press, performing essential duties such as maintaining quality and production records, and following safety regulations. Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of printing operations and be capable of using independent judgment. The role may involve operating industrial trucks and requires a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all printing operations and duties of all labor grades.
• Ability to use independent judgment to evaluate operations.
• Physically capable of performing the duties in the Press Department.

Responsibilities

• Obey plant/safety rules and comply with OSHA regulations.
• Perform changeovers and ensure correct make-ready at the Press.
• Maintain inks at press side and ensure quality of printed projects.
• Maintain production and inventory records.
• Operates power industrial truck as needed.

Job description

Printer Op II

This position is the second level of the forced progression in the Press Department. Associates will progress to higher skill job as outlined in the labor agreement. Associate is responsible for safe and efficient operations of the printing press. This job requires the knowledge of all printing operations and duties of all labor grades and shall perform these duties as necessary for production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.
*Performs changeovers as needed.
*Ensures that make-ready at Press is set up correctly and makes any required modifications.
*Prepares rolls to be hung on front of press.
*Maintains inks at press side and maintain the correct viscosity of the ink.
*Maintains quality of printed project, to include color match and register when LG 62 is not available.
*Maintains production records and inventory records.
*Removes completed roll from press and prepares roll for transport/storage.
*Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures.
*Must be able to use independent judgment to evaluate the operations of the press to ensure a quality product.
*Receives training for next labor grade in order to gain a general knowledge of Press operations, which includes being physically able/capable of performing the duties and responsibilities in the forced progression within the Press Department.
*Operates power industrial truck as needed.
*Performs other duties assigned.

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