Press Operator

Job description:

Looking for a career in the trades? We have an opening to join our team! We are willing to train the right fit. Looking for someone who likes to be hands on, mechanical aptitude, ability to read and understand work instructions and willing to learn new skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Operator must manage all aspects of a printing job – from preparing a press for printing, through completion of a production run, while monitoring every aspect of the job to ensure conformance with job specifications & in compliance with ISO quality, GMP production & safety standards.

· Completes all production run paperwork including documentation of production issues, such as material problems, down-time & plate or color-related issues

· Constantly monitors quality and press variables, as production jobs are in progress; making adjustments as needed to ensure the colors and registration are accurate throughout the production run

· Communicates with Bindery and Shipping areas to ensure a good handoff of a completed production run

· Identifies opportunities for improving standards, efficiencies and systems

· Maintains a clean machine and work environment, notifying Maintenance of any necessary equipment adjustments or repairs.

Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Has a high level of mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read & interpret job instructions

· Strong ability to detect imperfections

· Developed fine motor skills to make needed machine adjustments & operate all press controls

· Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries as the position works with moving mechanical parts with potential pinch, cut, and crush points

· Mechanical aptitude and likes to be hands on

· Excellent work ethic, attitude and desire to learn. GR Label’s culture call all employees to be “Dependable team players with an excellent attitude.”

Work Experience Requirements:

· Manufacturing experience is strongly desired & knowledge of IATF-16949, ISO 14001 policies & procedures are a definite plus!

· 2+ years' experience with similar presses strongly preferred, willing to train the right candidate.

Education Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED equivalency is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

· Position requires constant standing with frequent reaching and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

· Must have good color vision and able to detect color variations