What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator (Various Shifts Available) position at AWT Labels & Packaging?
Brief Description
AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com
AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.
The schedule for this position is multiple shift options available. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.
The Press Operator position sets up, operates, and cleans up printing presses, producing a product that meets customer needs while maintaining an efficient and safe working environment.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 90% of time):
Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time):
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com
AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.
The schedule for this position is multiple shift options available. Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.
The Press Operator position sets up, operates, and cleans up printing presses, producing a product that meets customer needs while maintaining an efficient and safe working environment.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 90% of time):
- Follows daily press schedule
- Ensures all required paperwork is complete and accurate
- Efficiently plans out setups and changeovers
- Ensures all components for producing product are at press so job is completely ready to produce from setup to cleanup
- Ensures all setup components are checked for durability over a long run (cylinders locked down, plates tuned in, proper ink per job specs).
- Conscious of waste through operation (time & material)
- Sets up stock used as needed when available to prevent excessive waste
- Ensures colors and registration are within tolerance per specifications
- Ensures finished jobs are promptly moved to next operation with good and bad product clearly marked
- Ensures ink removed from shafts of doctor roll and anilox, anilox rolls cleaned to prevent plugging of cells, all ink cleaned from press and surrounding area when possible, base rolls cleaned after use with no tape or debris remaining, and gears cleaned as needed
- Follows ISO SOP’s as trained
Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities (Occupies balance of time):
- Performs basic preventative maintenance as needed
- Notifies supervisor of any inconsistencies with finished product, information, and troubleshooting as needed
- Proper and courteous use of support help as needed
- Participates in the quality and continuous improvement processes
- Able to be on feet for long periods of time
- Able to lift 50 lbs. or more without restrictions
- Ability to read and understand tasks (job tickets)
- Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
- Ability to match colors effectively
- Ability to operate machinery comfortably
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work with deadlines
- Able to communicate with others professionally
- Able to work in a team environment
- Good sense of quality
- Able to troubleshoot problems effectively
- Safety conscious
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational technical education preferred
- Prior press operation experience preferred.
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.