Press Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The press operator ensures that the manufacturing processes run effectively and efficiently in a clean, healthy, and safe working environment to produce products that meet specified Quality Standards and Specifications, and which are produced economically and delivered in a timely manner.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and operate printing machines including Ryobi 6 colors, KBA 4 colors according to proper instructions and procedures.
• Run several presses with different size and color capacities.
• Make adjustments to manage ink distribution, speed and temperature of processes.
• Make quick corrections to avoid expensive losses of substrate and ink
• Perform and comply with all audit procedures relating to PCI requirements and security of jobs.
• Follow procedures to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Keep the area clean and organized.
• Follow any other instructions given by supervisor and management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and management.
• Interpretation of sizes, thicknesses and substrates, inks as specified by customers.
• Print background to produce artwork according to exact customer specifications.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and Troubleshooting printing skills.
• Well versed in card designs and specifications.
• Excellent working skills to operate and maintain various printing equipment.
• Great communication and leadership skills
• Problem-solving mindset

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or higher education required.
• Previous hands-on experience with press equipment including but not limited to: Ryobi 6 colors, KBA 4 colors.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus.