What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Operator position at M&M Printed Bag Inc?
Job Summary
The Press Operator is responsible for providing leadership on the printing press, ensuring maximum machine and raw material efficiencies are achieved while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment. The Press Operator will be expected to follow the production schedule, manage line changeovers to operate at maximum efficiency and produce a high-quality product. Safety, quality, and productivity goals will be expected.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Verify tooling and materials are available before the start of set up
- Read and thoroughly understand the Job Ticket before starting each job
- Able to remove and mount print plates as needed
- Achieve optimal set-up, change-over, and wash up time
- Operate at the highest speed possible without compromising job quality and crew safety
- Produce jobs according to the specifications and instructions written on the job ticket
- Properly identify and “flag” product that has questionable quality
- Minimize unnecessary waste and spoilage of materials such as film, ink, chemicals, and other supplies
- Facilitate post-press operations with properly printed identification on rolls
- Perform routine maintenance/repairs and cleaning of the printing presses
- Maintain cleanliness and order in vicinity of the printing presses
- Accurately record all necessary job data
- Understands color and the instruments used to monitor or correct color during a make-ready and press run.
- Inputs accurate information into the data collection process.
- Responsible for maintaining and understanding all tools and instruments to operate and maintain the press.
- Cooperates with the pre-press department when interaction is necessary for job production.
- Works well in a team environment
- Adheres to all Company safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Works scheduled hours with predictable and reliable attendance
- Performs various special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Five years press operating experience
Salary : $20 - $23