Printer Op III: Make-Ready & Cylinder Prep Pro

American Greetings; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

American Greetings in Greeneville, TN seeks a Press Make-Ready technician to maintain safe operations and execute make-ready tasks in the press department. Follow OSHA rules and perform duties that ensure correct cylinder preparation and press readiness.

Responsibilities include safe handling of cylinders, doctor blades, and waste disposal, plus coordinating with design numbers to match cylinders and preparing storage for finished components. Training for advancement is provided.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Prior Graviere printing experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Obeys plant/safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Maintains written job procedures for the make ready area.
• Lifts and handles materials in Make Ready area.
• Performs pre-make ready tasks: retrieve cylinders, prep for presses.
• Safely handles doctor blades and boxes.
• Coordinates work orders with design numbers to match cylinders.
• Operates hoist to lift cylinders and install bearings/sl eeves in press trolley.
• Inspects cylinders for wear/damage and replaces as needed.
• Keeps parts clean and washed after jobs using safety procedures.
• Prepares cylinders for storage; washes, wraps, and stores them.
• Transports hazardous waste to the waste staging area in Press Department.
• Disposes of make-ready waste with a forklift.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety of tools/equipment.
• Receives training for next labor grade within Press Department.
• Operates a power industrial truck safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

American Greetings in Greeneville, TN seeks a Press Make-Ready technician to maintain safe operations and execute make-ready tasks in the press department. Follow OSHA rules and perform duties that ensure correct cylinder preparation and press readiness.

Responsibilities include safe handling of cylinders, doctor blades, and waste disposal, plus coordinating with design numbers to match cylinders and preparing storage for finished components. Training for advancement is provided.