Job Summary:

Operate, set up, and change over digital printing press.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Production

• Loading and printing digital artwork on a variety of products and substrate colors.
• Efficient changeovers between products as outlined in Standard Work instructions.
• Performs routine maintenance and general housekeeping (changing ink, purging, and cleaning heads, machine cleaning, etc.…)
• Is familiar with all imprint standards and printing terminology for operations he/she performs. Stays current with all digital printing procedures and work instructions.
• Ensures all order details are being followed by comparing the printed output to the approved color proof and matching all components to the Work Order. Reports errors or conflicting information to the Decoration Team Leader.
• Maintains acceptable run efficiency by meeting expected output as outlined in product BoM.
• Keeps downtime to a minimum by changing between imprints quickly and overseeing efficient transition between Work Orders.
• Ensures that proper methods of data entry are followed to ensure all time, WIP, and scrap are properly accounted for, and inventory accuracy is maintained.
• Able to trouble-shoot common problems.
• Maintains a reasonable rate for WIP scrap.
• Learns to identify problems, take steps to eliminate them (either by correcting the problem, suggesting ideas for improvement) or working with the Decoration Team Leader / Production Maintenance to resolve them.
• Maybe called upon to perform Assembler I duties as workload dictates.

Quality

• Maintains quality standards for acceptable decorated parts.
• Performs all quality tests at start up (as defined by standard work instructions and company procedures) and spot checks throughout product run to find quality issues and other common problems.
• Strives for zero parts scrapped due to print related reasons by retrieving all print scrap prior to downstream operations.
• Places reject in proper containers, labels them, and properly accounts for them.
• Responsible for proper changing of ink containers. Ensures that we strictly follow FIFO.

Safety

• Responsible for safe operation of equipment. Reports any unsafe, or potentially unsafe conditions with equipment and reports them immediately to Decoration Team Leader or Decoration & Assembly Team Leader.
• Maintains clean and safe work area. Learns to clean and perform minor maintenance on machine.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment when cleaning and setting up equipment. Empties hazardous waste containers as needed.

General Conduct

• Maintains respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Decoration and Assembly Team Leaders, Decoration Team Leaders, Production Assistants to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to continual Improvement to raise personal performance to meet or exceed standards and to develop new methods to eliminate wastes, improve productivity and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintains excellent attendance as defined in the company’s Attendance Policy.
• Seeks other tasks during downtime, i.e., assisting co-workers when assigned with their duties if they are behind, cleaning machines and work area.
• Supports, enforces, and complies with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submits new ideas to improve safety, quality and procedural operations that will benefit the company.
• Actively participates in departmental meetings by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving and offering feedback.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Company Policies and Procedures
• Safety Orientation
• Imprint Standards
• Printing and Assembly Procedures
• Work Instructions
• ShopData (IQMS)

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Windows based operating system.
• Ability to understand machine operations.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability / mechanical aptitude.
• Good manual dexterity and color discrimination.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged repetitive motion of wrists / hands.
• Frequent lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent pulling, pushing, and lifting.