Rotary Die Cut Assistant Operator - 3rd shift

Smurfit Westrock; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a 3rd shift press operator to safely perform a wide range of tasks in the manufacturing area, including setting up and operating a flexographic press, quality checks, and maintaining a clean workspace. The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance documents, and color vision/color hue tests pass.

Training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates a flexographic press.
• Performs make-ready by installing rollers, plates, inks, and dies; adjusts for print quality.
• Keeps area clean and orderly; reports needed repairs or parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper areas and supports other printing processes as needed.
• Assists in training team members and adheres to safety procedures and LEAN principles.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Shift: 3rd

The opportunity

Primary job duties will include but not limited to safely perform a wide range of tasks supporting the manufacturing areas, production, conducting quality checks, material set-up, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Job Functions:

• Sets up, adjusts, maintains and operates a flexographic press.
• Conducts make ready by installing anilox rollers, plates, inks, and dies into the proper stations, making necessary adjustments for optimal print quality.
• Cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to maintain quality of production.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Delivers finished material to proper manufacturing areas as required.
• Ensures that assigned equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and directed by supervision.
• Assists in training individuals and other team members as assigned.
• Understands all documents pertaining to the printing process and adheres to specification requirements.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and core processes.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies with the intent of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Keeps area clean and orderly.
• Supports, understands, and adheres to LEAN Principles and Rules by identifying, evaluating and resolving problems.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, quality, improved cycle times, safety, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
• Must have 1 - 3 years’ related experience.
• Must have the ability to write and read simple instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.