Kba Pressfeeder - Lancaster, United States - J L Clark Inc

Description

2024 will mark J.L. Clark's 120th anniversary, and we continue to leverage our packaging expertise to help customers build brands into household names. While much has changed since 1904, J.L. Clark's dedication to you, the customer, has not.

We continue to provide the same outstanding service and quality our customers have come to expect, while maintaining a relentless pursuit of innovation in package design.

J.L. Clark continues to invest in the latest technology.

We have added a new 6-color printing press, electric injection molding presses, state-of-the-art vision systems, improved rapid prototyping, and high-speed fabrication capabilities.

Sustainability continues to be a core commitment at J.L. Clark. In 2012, we became the first North American Metal Lithographer to receive SGP (Sustainable Green Printing) Partnership Certification. J.L.

Clark has also been recognized as the recipient of the Illinois Governor's Sustainability Award in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

With the packaging industry continuously evolving to meet both consumer and manufacturing demands, look for J.L. Clark to be on the cutting edge of innovative solutions for the next century.


Position Summary:

Part of a three men crew for preparation and operation of six color KBA Metal Star 2 offset sheet fed lithographic press with trailing UV coater stand.

Responsibility will be equally shared with both pressmen to comply with all safety policies, practices and use of PPE. Performs duties equally shared with the goal of satisfying the customer and maintaining department goals. Will assist the 1st. and 2nd. Pressman in all press operations as assigned. Will work to acquire potential abilities for future press operator position. Will assist in the continuous operation of the press giving lunch along with pre and post lunch breaks. Above all else SAFETY is most important. SIO when in doubt shut it off.


Education, Training & Experience:

Must be able to read and understand written production instructions, production schedules, quality instructions, and safety notices. Education equivalent to high school or GED equivalent or vocational school. Approximately two years will be required to develop the skills and knowledge to perform this position proficiently.


Machines, Tools, Equipment And Work Aids:

Automatic feeder, Multicolor sheet fed rotary offset press, UV Curing lamps, automatic double stacker and various small hand tools.


Supervises:

None


Supervised By:

Director of Lithography

Litho Team Leader

P8 Lead/Pressman

• This Position Description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments that may be given to any employee. _
• Other appropriate duties may be assigned that are not listed in the description._

Job Title:

PRESS FEEDER - Six Color KBA Press Feeder**
Date:
6/1/18

Division:

Lancaster Metals


Code:

L010238


Dept
:

Litho


PAGE:

2


Duties and Responsibilities:


Physical Demands:

Job requires standing and walking most of the time. Physical demand of occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. with occasional squatting, stooping, and/or turning. Occasionally climbing 4 to 5 steps to platform level of press.


Duties normal to the job:


Duty

Description of Duty

% Time

Devoted

Hours

Spent
Preparation of press feed section.

Assists press operators in setting up the press per sheet size, install printing plates, fill ink fountains and maintain, and any other duties required to get press running in a proficient manner.

Prepares for changeovers in advance.

Follows Litho schedule, alerting fork lift driver, retrieving new or next run plates, and obtains waster sheets for each size.

Assists with wash-ups during color changes. Responsible for assisting in preventive maintenance of press and feeder.

20%

1.5

Inspection of metal and recordkeeping

Checks each load of metal delivered by fork lift driver. Checks for dimensions, order number, grain direction and general condition of metal before conveying into feeder. Maintains Job Card by documenting operations performed on the work order, sheet count and spoilage count.

20%

1.5

Setup of Feeder

Adjusts load for proper continuous feeding. Adjusts for doubles and varying base weights.

10%

1.0

Responsible for tending 6 units on the 6 color KBA line.

Must be constantly alert for correct feeder operation. Identify damaged sheets to prevent jams which may damage blankets, plates or costly press cylinders. May be required to sort defective sheets during production run. Relieve press operators at break times and during press operator vacations. Trains as future press operator.

50%

4.0


Special Skills:

Must possess good color vision and some mechanical ability. Alertness is required.

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Job Title:

KBA PRESS FEEDER

Date:
6/1/18

Division:

Lancaster Metals


Code:

l0100238

Dept
:

Litho


PAGE:

3

In A 8 Hour Workday, The Employee Would:


Activity

Continuously

67% - 100%
**