Description

REPORTS TO:

Production Manager

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for learning and understanding all aspects of computer-controlled carousel style bottle screen printing machine. The operators’ primary functions are to ensure the press is properly set up in a timely fashion, printing at optimal speeds, and achieving required quality standards. While the job is running, they will monitor and optimize print results and equipment settings as well as prepare tooling, screens and other necessary items for the next job.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machine set up/change overs
• Tooling changes
• Screen changes
• Parameter setting
• Creating new and/or modifying set up programs for specific jobs/bottles
• Validating set-up/print quality check and making required settings to complete set-up
• Monitor machine and print performance on a regular basis as jobs are running
• Make adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and add ink to screens as needed
• Assist maintenance personnel on scheduled maintenance requirements
• Monitor and adjust other nearby smaller pieces of equipment
• Assist line as time and need permits
• Perform clean-up activities on used print screens
• Perform checks on colors to ensure color is correct and seeks assistance from ink specialist.
• Potentially work staggered breaks and lunches to maximize scheduled down time of equipment (perform tasks on equipment while line workers are on break)
• May require limited early or extended hours
• Read sales orders and ensure product is completed as listed, correct artwork, color, size and item.
• Other duties as required.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Gain a basic understanding of 5S.
• Cross train to expand job knowledge.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• A minimum of a high school degree (GED) is required. An associate's degree in a mechanical discipline is a benefit.

Experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Basic math and computer skills.
• Reading comprehension.
• Self-starter / intrinsically motivated
• Able to reason through cause and effects when working on press
• Able to follow instructions and adapt to changes in daily work schedules
• Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment
• Flexible with work schedule
• Willing to give suggestions to improve department processes.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong attention to detail and focused on quality.
• Ability to multitask.
• Willing to learn new processes and software.
• Able to recognize color variation.
• Able to work with inks and chemicals.
• Organized.
• Eagerness to learn.
• ?Mechanically inclined.
• Coachable and open to change.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and problem solve under high volume scenarios.
• High level of discipline and ability to follow routines and processes.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workload and information.
• Able to work overtime as needed to ensure on time delivery.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.