Under the supervision and direction of the Department Manager, to successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
- Read and follow daily press schedule to meet daily production needs.
- Legibly and accurately record activities on required documentation and in the daily activities log books.
- Set up and record run condition reports for each job completed.
- Properly and safely use all tools necessary to set up each job as efficiently and with as little waste as possible.
- Read and understand customer order and artwork.
- Track all setup, downtime and run time on the production report and by using Axapta or shop floor.
- Accurately scan and process all materials going on and coming off of the machine
- Run the order as quickly and efficiently as quality allow.
- Mark or flag all press stops, splices and misprints during the run and keep an accurate Flag report for each roll.
- Remove and properly dispose of all flying splices and defects on rewind position or master roll.
- Monitor print quality during the run using the auto defect detection system. (AVT SYSTEM)
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the press and the area around the press.
- Report any and all mechanical issue he encounters during the shift.
- Regular attendance is required
- Prepare and direct press assistant in the staging of the next job.
- Help train and teach in any or all of his responsibilities.
Monitor and hold assistant accountable for their responsibilities. Other tasks or projects as required by manager. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to grasp and understand product layout sheets and how to read artwork.
- Operator must understand the difference between good and bad print based off of all provided materials: ARTWORK, PLS, WO, SEPARATIONS and COLOR MASTER FOLDER.
- Must have a clear understanding of how to use the quality checklist and of its importance.
- Must understand the Spectro densitometer
- Must have a clear understanding of the company's digital work flow.
- Understand with ability to perform, teach and direct the essential functions of all press positions.
- Wide Web Flexographic Printing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to propel self across multiple surfaces, including concrete, carpeting, and linoleum.
- Standing 10 to 12 hours on solid surface, walking on uneven surfaces 10 to 12 hours; bending, kneeling, squatting 8 to 10 hours.
- Reaching with arms up and down, side to side; use hands to finger, feel, or handle objects 12 hours.
- Close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception with ability to discern color and texture; 10 to 12 hours.
- Ability to hear warning bells and forklift engine; 12 hours