Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Press Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a press while adhering to customer specification, quality requirements, company standards, and guideline and safety standards. This position is responsible for the overall completion of the job assigned to the Press Operator 2nd shift 4:20pm - 2:40am Monday - Thursday. Mandatory over-time on Fridays.

The Screen Printing Operator plays a crucial role in the production process within the wholesale trade industry, specifically focusing on the creation of high-quality printed materials. This position involves operating and maintaining screen printing equipment to ensure that all products meet the company's quality standards and client specifications. The operator will be responsible for setting up screens, mixing inks, and executing print runs efficiently while adhering to safety protocols. Attention to detail is essential, as the operator will inspect finished products for accuracy and quality before they are shipped to clients. Ultimately, the success of this role contributes to the overall satisfaction of customers and the reputation of the company in the market.

• Inspections of printed material to ensure the correctness in all areas of color, registration, stock, and all other customer specifications.
• Adjusting and maintaining registration, color, perforations, and other customer specific printing specifications.
• Observes the press operations to detect any machine or equipment malfunctions and moves to correct the issues.
• Makes adjustments to all press machine parts and equipment: feeders, grippers, guides, feed wheels, cameras, and other machines parts, using proper equipment.
• Conducts a visual inspection prior to printing of all material stock and ink for defects or noncompliance to job specifications.
• Carries out the final inspection to ensure the material, ink, plates or screens, cylinder/rollers, tension, and all other necessary customer specifications are correct prior to the start of the running the job.
• Review and interpret job specifications and work order instructions, delegates or carries out directions as needed.
• Ensures all job-related data (time and material) are entered into the ERP system (DISO).
• Ensures all unused material goes back to the designated area after each job is finished running.
• Ensure complete and proper line clearance has been conducted. Maintain the daily activity production log and all other required documentation for the press and work orders. Performs the general maintenance of the press or minor repairs.

Experience:

• Knowledge of cGMP, ISO and Lean Manufacturing is a plus. Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, manuals and manufacturing documents including the system of Graphic specification/Graphic identical/Articles.
• Experience with inks and material.
• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED)
• Experience with handling and proper caring of die cutting tools.
• Experience with machine set-up
• Experience with UV and water-based inks preferred.
• Experience working with vision systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality procedures in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Intermediate level of computer knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suites.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Work activity requires repetitive bending, reaching, walking, stooping, and crouching, lifting, and climbing.

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