Print Press Operator

Len-Tex Wallcoverings; Walpole (NH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Len-Tex Wallcoverings, a 40-year leader in color and design, seeks a Gravure Operator for our Print Department in New Hampshire. You will run press operations, direct Press Tenders, and ensure high-quality wallcoverings per production orders.

Responsibilities include QC at start and end of runs, accurate reporting, and maintaining safe, efficient production. Experience in manufacturing and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong reading, writing, and math skills.
• Strong communication skills a must.
• Able to grip, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to use common hand tools.
• Stand for extended periods as needed.

Responsibilities

• Confirm correct film color, gauge, and quantity per production order.
• Run order sequence per printing protocol.
• Verify print quality with color masters and stop runs to fix issues.
• Verify end-of-run layout before wash-up.
• Accurately fill roll tickets and daily production reports.
• Review Tenders' work for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide roll rejection reports to supervisors for rejected film.
• Maintain cleanliness of print machines; guide Tenders.
• Ensure work follows procedures and specs; train new Tenders.
• Promote safe work practices and monitor PPE use.
• Report maintenance or process problems in writing.

Skills

Reading, writing, math

Communication skills

Experience in manufacturing

Physical lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools (wrench, wiper, utility knife)

Job description

WALLCOVERINGS40 YEARS OF CREATING STUNNING COLOR AND DESIGN

LEN-TEX WALLCOVERINGS40 YEARS OF CREATING STUNNING COLOR AND DESIGN

Summary

Len-Tex Wallcoverings is seeking a skilled Gravure Operator to join our Print Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for press operation and directing Press Tenders in the production of high-quality wallcovering.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm that all correct film color, gauge, and quantity will be run in conformance with the production order.
• Run order sequence in accordance with printing.
• Confirm print quality at the beginning of each press run with color masters and stop the run when necessary to correct process problems.
• Confirm quality at the end of the run layout before wash-up.
• Accurately fill out roll tickets and daily production reports.
• Review Tenders\' work for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide roll rejection reports to print department supervisors for all full and partial rolls of rejected film.
• Maintain cleanliness of print machines and direct Tenders to sweep the print department at the end of each shift.
• Ensure all work is done in accordance with manufacturing procedures and specifications.
• Train new Tenders continuously in proper manufacturing procedures.
• Work safely and advise Tenders of safe work practices.
• Monitor Tenders to ensure proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Report all maintenance or process problems in writing, using the appropriate form.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong reading, writing, and math skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to grip, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use hand tools such as a wrench, wiper, and utility knife.
• Ability to work standing on feet for two to three hours between breaks.
• Ability to visually discern print problems on a moving web.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of previous experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment where attention to detail, quality, and teamwork was of importance.
• Machine tending and paper converting experience is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• HARVARD PILGRAM HEALTH PLANS, HDHP OR COPAY, 75% LEN-TEX PAID FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
• HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT (HRA) FUNDED BY LEN-TEX
• Ultrabenefits Dental Plan
• VSP VISION PLAN
• BASIC LIFE INSURANCE PROVIDED BY LEN-TEX
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE PROVIDED BY LEN-TEX
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• GYM MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT
• 9 PAID HOLIDAYS
• UP TO 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
• PLUS, MORE!

WE OFFER CAREERS IN A TEAM AND FAMILY ORIENTED COMPANY!