Print Operator

Print Operator

TITLE:    Print Operator

REPORTING TO:  Shift Supervisor    

LOCATION: Lebanon, KY United States of America

 PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Operates machinery – start, stop, jog, clean, etc.
• May be required to lift up to 60 lbs. repeatedly
• Removes, cleans and replaces print press equipment, such as; enamel and printer rollers
• Uses and understands specification sheets. Sets-up/changes-over and maintains proper adjustments on assigned machinery to conform  to the specification sheet for that job
• Develops and maintains the correct pressure and registration between the plates and ink in order to obtain a clean, clear impression of the material being printed
• Examine work in process and finished materials to ensure quality standards and accuracy of printing is being maintained
• Continuously monitors the quality of the tubes they produce and initiates corrective action for substandard quality
• Accepts responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of all information and reports they generate.
• Resolves technical problems with presses, inks and other components as necessary
• Makes required quality checks and records the results on quality control sheets
• Monitors the scrap they generate to keep it within acceptable levels.
• Strives to be a good team member and to promote team effort.
• Performs all regular daily, weekly or monthly maintenance on assigned machinery according to determined schedule
• Performs housekeeping duties to include cleaning floors, work benches, work tops, inside and outside of machinery and drying ovens.
• Help train new hires
• Follow all health and safety regulations

• Functions of this job requires regular and punctual employee presence.

Other duties as assigned, inside or outside of normal work area or department.

 SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: 

• Must be able to stand on feet for 8 hours
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Must be able to read and understand measuring instruments
• Must have a good communication skills
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Must be able to communicate with peers and management

QUALIFICATIONS (education & experience)

• Detailed Oriented
• Must have an high school education or GED
• Mechanical Experience a plus