Press Operator

5 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States Boyd Company Full time
Job Description

Essential Duties Include:

  • Read and understand "Change Spec. Card Procedure"
  • Read and understand "Non-Conforming Product Procedure"
  • Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production
  • Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions
  • Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack
  • Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station
  • Set the machine for the appropriate job
  • Retain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with "Approved for Use" tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet)
  • Complete "Sign-off Check List" (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience)
  • Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information,
  • Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientation
  • Place material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run.
  • Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each other
  • Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed
  • Pass the material through to the die cutting station
  • Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool
  • Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part
  • Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions
  • Retain first approved piece and place label on back side
  • Complete In-Process check sheet during the run.
  • Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced.
  • Retain last approved piece and label back side
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift
  • Cut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job
  • Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner.
  • Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process
  • Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction
  • Makes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..)
  • Updates spec card for future runs when process is changed
  • Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary.
  • Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
  • Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary.
  • Notify supervisors when major service is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Requirements

Essential Duties Include:
  • Read and understand "Change Spec. Card Procedure"
  • Read and understand "Non-Conforming Product Procedure"
  • Get magnets from magnet board that contains the work order information for production
  • Locate pallet or cart with the WOR folder containing the corresponding material, work order numbers and instructions
  • Determine and obtain the correct tool for the job identified on the Spec. Card from the tooling rack
  • Remove tooling from box, attach bearer blocks and slide into tooling station
  • Set the machine for the appropriate job
  • Retain Supplier raw material tag with lot # and run # information along with "Approved for Use" tags on separate sheet of paper (if only using partial material and retuning excess material do not retain tag, just record part #, lot # and run # on sheet)
  • Complete "Sign-off Check List" (if operator has less than 1-year experience, needs sign-off from experienced operator with over 1 year experience)
  • Print out (core tags or box tags) along with 1st piece and last piece labels with correct information,
  • Make sure the right material is used where needed, to the proper side of the liner and in the right orientation
  • Place material in machine. Feed it through the fife guide and adjust it for center run.
  • Place adhesive in machine and line-up with materials so that they are even with each other
  • Start machine, adjust tension and alignment as needed
  • Pass the material through to the die cutting station
  • Remove any waste or air-injection from the tool
  • Adjust nip-roller speed for proper speed and dimensions of part
  • Verify part to print and or mylar and record dimensions
  • Retain first approved piece and place label on back side
  • Complete In-Process check sheet during the run.
  • Complete End-of-Run sign off confirming the required parts were produced.
  • Retain last approved piece and label back side
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, cleaning floor, machine, work area at end of each job and at end of shift
  • Cut cores for particular jobs when needed. Obtain boxes and materials necessary for job
  • Operate production equipment to produce good, quality product in an efficient/quality-oriented manner.
  • Makes suggestions for ways to improve production process
  • Works with sales and estimating to test/run samples for new product introduction
  • Makes sure product being produced matches the spec card and the degree of quality needed (tolerances etc..)
  • Updates spec card for future runs when process is changed
  • Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions; adjust machines as necessary.
  • Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
  • Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, changing filters or adding lubricant to the Rotary press when necessary.
  • Notify supervisors when major service is required.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

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