Press Operator 3rd Shift

Kent Adhesive Products Company (KAPCO) is a growing manufacturing company in Kent, Ohio.

Kapco is a custom coater and converter of flexible pressure-sensitive materials. Founded in 1974 in Kent, Ohio, KAPCO is an innovative business that continues to define higher standards for adhesive applications. All of the company's operations are located in a modern 120,000-square-foot facility.

We are currently seeking experienced Printing Press Operators to contribute to our growth. This position is on 3rd shift working M-Thurs 8p-6a. Potential candidates must have a good work ethic, excellent attendance, be a team player, focus on customers’ needs, and exhibit a positive attitude.

Our ideal candidate is someone who will strive for excellence, will focus on the customer, and do the right thing. They will be flexible and want to be part of the solution.

Summary

Machine Operators perform a variety of skilled work in the set-up and operation of converting and fabricating machines such as printing, die-cutting, laminating, kiss-cutting, butt-cutting, and sheeting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews job orders, drawings, specifications, job cards, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece, sequence of operation, and set-up requirements.
• Verifies material meets specification before processing.
• Sets-up and operates the listed tools and equipment.
• Threads and aligns material/materials through machine and dies.
• Pushes button, turns knob, maneuvers joy stick, or depresses pedal to activate machine.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction. Troubleshoots production problems.
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine set-ups and operation.
• Accurately and timely record production information manually and in computer system i.e., Lot numbers, scrap, downtime, finished goods, return to stock inventory, hours, output.
• Calculates/converts various unit of measures SF, YDS, LF, MSI, pairs, sheets, each, and material yield.
• Removes trim, scrap, or liner from equipment.
• Logs, numbers and maintains tooling.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Checks QA on orders; knows appropriate ISO standards; makes quality decisions and knows when and to whom to go for advice.
• Cleans and maintains work station.
• Assembles, packages, and counts work pieces according to work order specifications.
• Packs work orders for shipment as required; secures and protects materials or products for shipping.
• Place materials in boxes on skids for distribution.
• Knows, follows and maintains safety standards.
• Answers questions about various materials; responds to inquiries from employees, customers and others and refers, when necessary, to appropriate persons.

Other Duties

• Cuts cores, assembles boxes, and stacks, marks, and packs finished work pieces.
• Performs backup duties for related positions, as required.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Helpful to have experience with a plotter table or digital flatbed cutter, but not required.
• Some knowledge of machine operations; Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to machining activities; Working knowledge in measuring to 1/64
• Ability to use Flexographic press, offset die cut press (FME), tape measure, rules, templates files, wire brush, utility knife, shears; rolls, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to operate machinery according to specifications
• Accurately calculate material yields
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Carry out assigned projects to their completion
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to detect product defects.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,345 - $46,924