
Press Operator
- Lakeland, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Reviews and interprets information on job-sheets and ensures accurate set up of the press
- Select accurate Anilox rolls, printing stock and print sleeves
- Prepare ink vats in accurate order to match print deck location and ink up press
- Check quality specifications
- Place roll tags on rolls
- Responsible for ensuring the press units are operating efficiently while producing product that conforms to quality standards
- Records and supervises all footage printed, pounds of ink used and quality samples
- Mounts printing plates, adds ink, adjusts PH and viscosity of ink to maintain conformity and quality
- May mix ink for custom colors as needed
- Constantly supervises web inspection cameras and strobes to ensure print quality is meeting requirements
- Responsible for adjusting plates and impression to ensure quality and accurate registration
- Load and unload print sleeves from press and storage rack, and rolls of material from press
- During print, operate the un-wider and loading rolls of substrate
- Standing and walking for up to 12 hours during a shift.
- Lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally throughout the shift.
- Bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and twisting at the torso as required for the job.
- Demonstrating a basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel).
- Possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Following detailed processes and procedures related to facility operations.
- Building collaborative relationships
- Decision making
- Drive results
- Foster innovation
- Personal energy
- Self-leadership