Printer 1 - Plates 1st Shift (UTECO)

Unique Industries; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Unique Industries is seeking safety minded team members for our state of the art printing department on 1st shift (7A - 3P). The Printer operates a UTECO press to produce products that meet established quality standards by printing to proof.

We offer perks similar to larger companies, including 401K, healthcare plan options, and generous paid time off. Training is provided; prior machine operation and manufacturing experience are valued assets for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Printing experience not required — will train.
• Prior machine operation experience required.
• Prior manufacturing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the press for scheduled runs.
• Mount raw plate, napkin or label stock to the press.
• Determine ink formulation and transfer to printing stations.
• Adjust pressure for printing cylinders to achieve print quality.
• Ensure correct web alignment.
• Make adjustments during runs as needed.
• Remove finished roll from rewind stand at end of run.

Skills

Basic math

Written & verbal

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

UTECO printing press

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.

About Our Opportunity

We are seeking safety minded team members with an attention to detail for our state of the art printing department on 1st shift (7A - 3P). The Printer is required to operate a printing press (UTECO). The Printer is relied upon to produce a product that meets established quality standards by printing to proof.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the press for scheduled runs.
• Mounting raw plate, napkin or label stock to the press.
• Determining formulation of inks needed for printer and transferring them into printing stations.
• Making correct pressure adjustments for printing cylinders to attain necessary print.
• Ensuring correct alignment of web.
• Accomplishing any necessary adjustments during the run.
• Removing finished roll from rewind stand at completed run.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers in order to meet departmental goals.
• Ability to determine colors.
• High school diploma or general education degree required.
• Printing experience no required - will train.
• Prior machine operation experience required.
• Prior manufacturing experience required.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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