Utility Operator - Napkin Printing -2nd shift

Unique Industries; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Industries, a family‑owned manufacturer in Montoursville, PA, seeks a UTILITY OPERATOR for the Napkin Printing department on 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM). You will prepare presses, load stock, mix inks, adjust pressures, and ensure color and alignment meet standards.

Cross‑trained to support the Mark Andy printing press and back up operations. Qualified candidates will have basic math, color acuity, and at least 1–3 years of manufacturing experience; High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Color Acuity Test.
• Ability to understand basic written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to communicate with management and coworkers to meet goals.
• Ability to run a printing press to established standards.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the press for scheduled runs.
• Mounting raw plate, napkin or label stock to the press.
• Determining ink formulations and transferring them to print stations.
• Adjusting printing cylinder pressure for required print quality.
• Ensuring correct web alignment and making run-time adjustments.
• Removing finished roll from rewind stand after a run.
• Adhering to safety rules and quality standards.
• Inspecting finished product for proper registration and color.
• Maintaining positive team relationships and aligning with production goals.
• Assisting with wrapper jams and roll changes as needed.
• Preparing stock on the roll stand with team support.
• Assessing product quality for subsequent packaging steps.

Skills

Color acuity

Basic math

Communication

Safety awareness

Printing press operation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mark Andy printing press

Job description

Utility Operator - Napkin Printing -2nd shift

Full Time Montoursville, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2766

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.

We are seeking safety minded team members with an attention to detail for a Utility Operator position in our Napkin Department at our fast paced, manufacturing facility located in Montoursville, PA on 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM). Must maintain appropriate workflow of production, as well as assist in any related operation of that product. Would be responsible for running the slitting machine. Must be fully cross trained to run a Mark Andy printing press and would act as back up operator. Must ensure product is produced to quality standard, while maintaining safety and production standards. This is a skilled level position.

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.
• Adheres to all safety rules, procedures, and protocol.
• Examining the finished product.
• Ensuring the quality of the print for correct registration or color.
• Addressing any concerns as they occur.
• Must maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Consistently keeps up with machine output.
• Assists Operators with basic Operator functions (wrapper jams, roll changes)
• Preparing the roll of plate stock onto the roll stand with the assistance of other operators.
• Determining when product meets quality standards of all areas for further operations of packaging.
• Assist packers with labeling of bags and boxes.
• Maintain Housekeeping.
• Perform roll changes to a new item using the item changeover procedure checklist.

Qualifications

• Able to pass Color Acuity Test
• 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 run a printing press successfully to established standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months prior experience as a packer 2; or 1 Year of Plant Employment (Internal)
• 1-3 years manufacturing experience (external)
• Previous Machine Operation Experience Preferred.
• Fulfilled Operator 1 requirements within 6 months of employment – Preferred
• Any combination of education, skills, and experience that effectively meets the requirements of the position.

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.

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