Printing Press Operator - Bensenville, United States - Gravure Ink

Description

At Gravure Ink, our Customer First Culture has positioned us as the leading printer in the RV and Manufactured Housing Industry.

A focus on exceeding our customer's needs every day; anticipating and providing the products and service which they want; investing time and effort to understand our customers business, products, and needs; going beyond what is expected; and doing what we say we will do, is critical at every level of our organization.

One of Gravure Ink's printing plants is located in Bensenville IL.

The Bensenville plant is home to cutting edge equipment and technology
. You will have opportunities for growth & advancement - "driving to be better than yesterday".

We value and reward manufacturing experience by providing a competitive wage.

As your career progresses, there are multiple upward paths available, as we are continuously looking for growth and expansions on offerings.

Position Overview:

Gravure Ink is seeking a First Press Operator at our LaPorte IN location.

The First Press Operator is an experienced Pressman who will set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a multi-color Roto-Gravure press to ensure the precision of printed stock that successfully and cost effectively meets the customer job order.

SHIFT IS 3PM-3AM

Responsibilities:

• Review job specifications to determine the press setup.
• Perform all makeready tasks associated with the printing press such as pulling and installing correct cylinders per job, examine cylinders for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of cylinders, prepping, adjusting tension, clean ink rollers, and regulate ink volume. Ensure and/or load correct paper stock; ensure setup and full functions of the press.
• Verify positioning of image, check against master & samples.
• Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.
• Start, run and control printing press operation. Monitor feeding and printing operations, materials and surrounding areas.
• Run sufficient start up samples and compare to approved master. Look for any inconsistency between sample and proof. Check for blemishing, scratching, etc.
• Document and record all required information; report discrepancies and await directives if needed.
• Assist and backup other Pressman and Press Assistants as needed.
• Follow Job Order and SOP for the job's production process.
• Produce required quantity, inspecting every roll per job to detect defects and verify conformance to work order & quality expectations.
• Continuously monitor production and make adjustments as needed.
• Defective and/or questionable/nonconforming material and customer samples should be tagged or marked appropriately by red=waste, yellow=caution or sort, green=customer sample and stage.
• Place job order on top of load and stage production unto pallets.
• Complete all paperwork in correct order and place all appropriate materials in Job Jacket.
• Clear all finished goods and makeready; contain and/or isolate.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment; perform preventative maintenance according to schedule.
• Record information requested on Machine Boards.
• Consistently meets efficiency expectations.
• Consistently maintains and follows key industry certifications through consistent adherence. This includes but is not limited to safety and quality.
• Promotes teamwork and cross trains on various pieces of equipment as assigned.
• Completes additional tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis_
• Must have printing press experience.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Successfully complete color test
• Requires thorough knowledge of printing process, printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments.
• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press setup materials needed to run the job successfully. Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.
• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents to include job tickets, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Computer Proficient
• Ability to Problem Solve and Troubleshoot
• Ability to work with mínimal supervision and handle a wide variety of responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations within the organization
• Consistently at work and on time

Experience:

• 35 Years of Experience as a Gravure press operator
• Must have Machine Repair and Maintenance experience.

Education:

• High School Degree or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be familiar with machines and tools, including their designs, uses, be