What are the responsibilities and job description for the Printer Operator position at Ardagh Group?
The Printer Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting and maintaining the decorator and related equipment
Key Accountabilities:
- Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment. Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
- Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product. Check, test and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
- Make repair or overhaul as required. Replace worn or damaged parts. Retime machine action.
- Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment as required to maintain production. Clear jams. Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
- Examine, test and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using appropriate gauges and instruments and record date.
- Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action. Perform maintenance work orders as required.
- Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
- Operate equipment and assist as directed.
Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
- Mechanically inclined; familiar with hand tools
- Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
- Previous printing experience preferred. Basic dry-offset printing skills/knowledge.
- Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
- Detail oriented
- Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility
Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands:
- Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
- Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes, and loud noise
- Able to lift up to 35 pounds; push/pull 500 pound drums with hand-truck
- Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment
- Able to climb stairs frequently.
- Able to visually differentiate colors and read fine print
- Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays and night shifts
