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 Monday -
Thursday. Mandatory over-time on Fridays.
* 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.
Monday - Thursday 4:20pm - 02:40am plus shift differential