Printing Press Operator

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to five years of related flexographic press operator experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Press operator experience with wide web flexographic and/or gravure presses.
• Must have good record for attendance and punctuality and decorum.
• Must work in a team environment, cooperating with co-workers and production leaders.
• Demonstrated color acuity as measured by Ishihara Color Blindness Test.
• Must have good basic math skills for calculations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., be able to climb stairs, reach, bend and push-pull.
• Must be able to read a standard and metric ruler/tape measure and use the basic test equipment in our printing operation (caliper, viscosity measure, color measure)
• Must have basic computer skills (navigation skills).
• Must have clean work habits and ability to maintain a GMP workplace that meets Hygiene Requirements.
• Must be able to read and understand written forms and instructions.

• Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental requirements ensuring all OSHA, HAZMAT, and PADEP requirements and regulations are met.
• Understand and follow parameters on work orders, schedules, and special instructions.
• Complete line clear from one job to startup of next scheduled job and operate/run press.
• Clean and prepare cylinders, plates, sleeves, carts, doctor blade units, bearings, gears, and other items directly used in the printing stations.
• Input production data into the shop floor computerized reporting systems to provide complete and accurate documents and records.
• Ability to troubleshoot printing defects and make press adjustments (ex. Cylinder impression, ink viscosity, etc.) as necessary within the process.
• Perform quality tests to determine fit for use (ex. Color matching, ink rub off, ink adhesion, etc.).
• Understand and follow established work instructions for handling, mounting, proofing, demounting, inspecting, and storing plates and cylinders.
• General housekeeping to keep printing work areas clean, neat, and orderly and perform routine maintenance according to 5S Processes.
• Mix inks, primers, varnishes, lacquers, silicone, and solvents for the press as needed according to established recipes and work instructions.
• Document and maintain inventory of wet and dry materials, press operating supplies, and general packing commodities used in press operations.
• Correct handling and disposal of press waste according to established procedures.
• Load and unload base materials onto/from any of the presses, prepares rolls for splicing, and splices rolls to maintain a continuous running process.
• Monitor material status and availability and materials and parts staged for next press job.
• Work together with other press operators to perform general setup, operation, cleanup, and routine maintenance of the presses and press support equipment, including relief for breaks and lunch.
• Understand and master use of basic measurement equipment/software to take QA Measurements for caliper, ink viscosity, ink color and density, print registration, and other required tests.
• Train newly assigned Press Operators so that they possess the needed skills and knowledge to perform their assigned jobs safely and efficiently.
• It is understood that this list of responsibilities is not all encompassing and that we are all expected to do any other duties that may be assigned to our jobs.

• Competitive pay rates starting at $28.68 per hour
• Full benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision which start on 90th day of employment
• Benefits can also include; basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long term disability insurance a wellness program, 401K with 6% match and a retirement enhancement plan
• One week vacation after six months
• Ten paid holidays
• Uniform and safety shoe, and safety glasses allowance
• United Steelworkers Union Local #333 Pension Plan (after probation)

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