Press Technician

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky is seeking a Press Unwind/Rewind Operator to maintain unwind/rewind press operations and ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards. The role includes setting up equipment, performing quality checks, recording data, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

You will communicate issues to supervisors, operate forklifts, and assist with 5S and WIP management. Flexibility for different shifts and overtime is required, with a focus on data‑driven decision

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position demands continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.
• Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work‑related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain unwind/rewind of press.
• Comply with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines—including production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Complete quality checks on rolls before mounting on press.
• Set up and maintain auto splicing unit.
• Scan production order into RFGN.
• Strip cores.
• Communicate all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors.
• Present data-based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Remove empty cores and prepare for shipment and the Press Rewind.
• Perform change overs and set up roll stand for different roll widths.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department manager, supervisor, or lead operator.
• Understand and monitor the 5S system and take full ownership of working environment.
• Assist when possible in keeping WIP materials to a minimum.
• Assist crew members with make‑ready activities to include change plates, dr. blades, ink, etc.
• Complete preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit.
• Assist Flexo crew members as needed.
• Be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements).

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Data‑driven decision making

English proficiency

Safety procedures reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain unwind/rewind of press.
• Comply with all company and department safety, quality, productivity and security procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of operator documentation involving all aspects of the assigned machines—including production reports, specification verification, quality requirements, machine logbooks and checklists.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Complete quality checks on rolls before mounting on press.
• Set up and maintain auto splicing unit.
• Scan production order into RFGN.
• Strip cores.
• Communicate all machine and department issues effectively to department manager and supervisors.
• Present data-based solutions in keeping with Continuous Improvement Objectives.
• Remove empty cores and prepare for shipment and the Press Rewind.
• Perform change overs and set up roll stand for different roll widths.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department manager, supervisor, or lead operator.
• Understand and monitor the 5S system and take full ownership of working environment.
• Assist when possible in keeping WIP materials to a minimum.
• Assist crew members with make‑ready activities to include change plates, dr. blades, ink, etc.
• Complete preventative and routine maintenance on splicer unit.
• Assist Flexo crew members as needed.
• Be willing to accept training and feedback as needed (for compliance with job requirements).

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively to establish a strong working relationship with all team members.
• This position demands continuous walking, twisting, bending, stooping and lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is dusty, noisy, hot and humid.
• Must be able to work any shift and work overtime with short notice.
• Must be able to visually identify quality issues.
• Must be able to think "outside the box" and collect and utilize data in decision making.
• Candidates must be proficient in English, with the ability to communicate, read, and understand work‑related instructions and safety procedures and requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing experience.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating and maintaining unwind/rewind press machinery while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a manufacturing environment to support continuous improvement objectives.