Printer Op III

American Greetings; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings in Tennessee is seeking a labor position in the print production area. The role involves following plant safety rules, performing make-ready tasks, handling press cylinders, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area.

Ideal candidates will have a GED or high school diploma, basic forklift skills, and a willingness to learn gravure press operations. This is a hands-on manufacturing role with opportunities for growth within the press department.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Prior gravure printing experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures for the make ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready tasks, including retrieving cylinders and prepping them for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with design numbers for cylinder matching.
• Operates hoist to lift cylinders and assemble parts for presses.
• Checks press cylinders for wear or damage.
• Cleans and washes all parts after jobs using safety procedures.
• Prepares cylinders for storage and transports waste safely.
• Maintains housekeeping and safe tool/equipment practices.
• Receives training for next labor grade in press operations.
• Operates power industrial truck safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Material handling

Press operations

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

• Obeys all plant/safety rules and complies with all OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures pertaining to the make ready area.
• Must be able to lift and perform material handling duties as required in the Make Ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready functions for all jobs, including getting cylinders from the staging area and prepping them for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with the design number to be matched to the correct cylinder.
• Operates hoist to safely lift heavy cylinder out of box and sliding over to put bearing/sleaves on it to put it in the press trolley.
• Removes press cylinders from boxes and checks for wear and tear and/or damage.
• Maintains cleaning and wash-up of all parts after jobs are finished using established safety procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of press cylinders for storage. Washes, cleans and wraps cylinders and places in storage box and taken to staging area.
• Transports hazardous waste (water-based ink and cleaner) to waste staging area inside Press Department.
• Maintains proper disposal of pre-make-ready waste using a fork truck to move the totes.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices and proper safety procedures to include the maintenance of tools and equipment.
• 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 in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Required

• Prior Graviere printing experience is helpful, but not required.

Education Required

• GED or High School Diploma

Career Site Category

Manufacturing/Distribution Jobs