Press Trainee

Job Description

Shift: C
Shift Premium Amount: $2.00
Pay Rate: $22.00

ROLE PURPOSE:

Learn the terminology, techniques and operating characteristics involved on flexographic press operations to print and meet established single, multi or process color quality and production requirements.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Work with a trainer or skilled operator to acquire a working knowledge or work orders, schedules, artwork, color cards, charts, established procedures and written instructions

* Use common hand tools such as rubber hammer, wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, fixed gauges, zahn cup, densitometer, inks, step ladder and hand lift dolly

* Learn to set up and use all test equipment in accordance with proper procedures.

* Develop a functional understanding of proper sequential and/or set up of ink, printing impression, tension, nip feed, rewind rolls or cylinders and related drying, ink feed and other presswork arrangements and controls.

* Develop the ability to operate press in prescribed manner, monitor operation and make various checks and adjustments to maintain quality standards and production requirements.

* Move material, press rolls and supplies as required and perform press shut down operations and minor maintenance in prescribed and proper manner.

* Record time, production, or other required information on proper form. Maintain press and supply storage area in a clean and orderly condition. Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations.

* Perform other similar or related duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Knowledge of work orders schedules, artwork, color cards and charts.
* Ability to perform a wide variety of press operations.
* Strong mechanical aptitude.
* Demonstrated good performance in current role

requirement:
* Transition to role of Press Operator after completion of training and availability of Operator opening. Shift will be determined by available opening at time of promotion.

Benefits and Perks
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance