Cake Press Operator Job Description Sample

Cannon Industries

A global company with headquarters in Rochester, New York, Cannon Industries has grown to become one of the leading sheet metal and custom weld fabricators in the contract manufacturing industry. Our quality standards are unsurpassed in the industry because we know that our customers’ standards grow with each passing year. Computer controlled processes, operators and technicians with decades of experience, and strict procedures for quality control have led Cannon Industries to step ahead of the competition, by earning ISO:9001, ISO:14001 and TS:16949 certifications. Cannon Industries, Inc. is a drug, smoke and alcohol free working environment.

General Job Description:

Sets up and operates all types of press brakes including AMADA RG100 with NC back gagging. Utilizes total length of brake and various tools to form shapes in sheet metal. Works closely with Plant Manager, management and others to accomplish corporate goals. Works with department supervisor with minimal supervision. A Brake Press Set-up / Operator (Class A) sets up new jobs and establishes tooling required while working with Quality Assurance. Plans and alters jobs to allow for maximum production. Helps to design tooling required for jobs. Understands output and the math related to achieve maximum efficiency. Able to set-up jobs by using form calculations. Helps to train both Class B and C level Brake Press employees.

Minimum Qualification:

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• Five * years experience operating and setting up press brakes for the sheet * metal industry *
• High * school diploma or equivalent. *
• Able * to read and interpret the most complex drawings to produce * acceptable parts (blue print reading Class II). *
• Must * have knowledge in GD&T tolerance *
• Geometry * is a plus *
• Fluent * in written and verbal English *
• Must * supply own tools

Specific Duties:

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1. Set-up * / Operate AMADA Brake Press for complex and simple production / * prototypes *
2. Set-up * Brake Press for operators at multiple work stations *
3. Organize * work area and all tooling. *
4. Assist * in design of special tooling and fixtures. *
5. Help * Engineering to determine proper processing. *
6. Coordinate * with programming to flat pattern layout. *
7. Gather, * preset and install proper tooling and fixtures. *
8. Determine * with Quality Control in-process inspection requirements, gauging and * measuring devices. *
9. Run * first piece and assure conformance to drawing. *
10. Inspect * all parts as required by process sheet and drawings, using all types * of precision measuring instruments, including coordinate measuring * device. *
11. Document * inspection data and procedures *
12. Check * tooling wear and change as needed. *
13. Monitor * at appropriate intervals production processes to insure continued * part compliance. *
14. Suggest * and assists in proper material handling and storage in the * department *
15. Monitor * production to ensure conformance with process sheet and time * standards. *
16. Monitor * machine maintenance for lubrication, guarding and cleanliness. *
17. Assist * others with processing, methods and work habits to maintain maximum * efficiency *
18. Monitor * scrap and rework

Required Tool List:* * *

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1. 6” * Verniers* * * * *
2. Tape * Measure *
3. Ball * Peen Hammer *
4. Square *
5. Set * Allen Wrenches*

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as it may be deemed necessary.

Job Description

1. Press Operator. Also known in many shops as the Head Pressman, First Pressman, Lead Pressman or Supervisor. Responsible for overall operation of the press.

Press Operator is in charge of running the entire sheet fed press system

 Qualifications

A good press operator trains others. Ability To Troubleshoot - This is a foremost quality of a press operator. As one who takes full responsibility for the printed product, this one must have a sufficient enough understanding of every component of the offset printing press that he can discern where a problem may be originating. Printing is problems. A press operator must be able to troubleshoot them. 

Handles Pressure Well - Offset printing is a deadline driven environment. The pressure can be too much to bear for some. Other become very impatient and difficult to deal with under pressure. A press operator must be able to handle that and still be able to deal with others in a respectful way.

Knows Quality Standards - Offset printing does not produce perfect products. Every good press operator knows that there is constantly something to improve in the process. However a good press operator knows where to draw the line when it comes to acceptable or unacceptable quality and can do so on a press check. He is truthful and does not let bad quality by to protect his name. He abides by the quality standards guidelines produced by his manager.

Job Description

The job description for a press operator in its most basic form can be broken down into three primary functions:

1. Prepares the press for printing. This may involve many "presets" that the specific job requires. Paper must be loaded and plates must be mounted on the press be it a pile of sheets or a flying paster. He himself may not do this, but he is able to perform these tasks in place of anyone assigned to do them. Many other presets relating to ink settings or paper width are also under his supervision. He performs all of this preparation in a timely and accurate manner.

2. Operates the press. While the press is running, he makes all decisions as to what is acceptable and unacceptable. He makes assignments on his crew if he has others working with him and monitors their progress. The press operator also takes the lead in solving problems and working with any crew member in finding a solution. He also keeps the printing press supplied with any materials in order to keep running such as ink, paper or fountain solution.

3. Takes maintenance seriously. While there is downtime whether it is planned or unplanned, the press operator keeps the machine in good working order through preventative maintenance.

The Sioux City Journal is currently looking for a full-time lead press operator/supervisor to work on a 14 unit Goss Urbanite press. Duties include paper handling, color registration and reproduction, set up of press, daily maintenance and repair of the press, and shift supervisor duties. This is a 3rd shift position including weekends and holidays.

Prior experience in required; the ideal candidate must have an understanding of press operations, ability to carry out instructions, possess excellent verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills, and previous supervisory experience. Dependability and promptness to meet deadlines is a must. Ability to stand, climb, stoop, bend and lift 80 to 100 lbs. consistently is require

Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401(k). Pre-employment drug and background screen required.

If interested, please apply online at www.siouxcityjournal.com/app/workhere. If you experience technical issues applying online or have questions regarding the open position, please contact The Journal's publisher, Ron Peterson, by calling 712-293-4244. Please also feel free to email your resume directly to ron.peterson@lee.net.

The Sioux City Journal is a Drug-Free Employer.

The Sioux City Journal (www.siouxcityjournal.com) and Lee Enterprises, Inc. (www.lee.net) are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Setup and safely operate CNC Press Brake to produce high quality products.

Essential Duties:

• Setup and document tooling and safe practices for Press Brake operations
• Verify accuracy of machine settings to confirm accurate tolerances and machine functions
• Maintain accurate parts
• Maintain cleanliness of the machine
• Perform in-process checks to maintain all required tolerances and quality
• Complete all required safety procedures prior to and during operation

• Prepare and load raw materials and parts onto the machines
• Inspect and measure finished products and compare them with requirements to determine if the process has been completed properly
• Check and maintain machinery daily to ensure functionality
• Operation, proving programs, operating controls, setting all machine functions, deburring and inspection of parts to assure conformance
• Able to read and understand design specifications and parts drawings
• Organizing work area before and after parts are processed, and maintain finished parts in an organized manner with proper labeling and tagging
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Fork lift experience needed

Requirements

• Proven experience as CNC operator
• Skill in operating CNC machinery and tooling as well as precision measurement tools
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical documents and drawings
• Mechanical aptitude and good math skills
• A keen eye for detail and results-driven approach
• Good communication abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent; certificate or diploma in engineering or relevant discipline is a plus
• Strong team player
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Benefits

Our job openings provide opportunities to be part of a team that provides award-winning, innovative technologies which clean the world's most precious resource – water! Headworks offers exposure to Best-in-Class technologies, on-going career development and advancement potential, and competitive compensation. The Company is frequently acknowedged by the Houston Business Journal as one of the top businesses in Houston to work for. If you are interested in being part of a team whose mission it is to improve and increase water resources around the world, come join us. We are one of the most diverse business environments in the United States as acknowledged by DiversityBusiness.Com and an equal opportunity employer.

Even if you don't know our name, you've probablyseen our products in action. Moog's electro-mechanical components are quietlyat work in every corner of the globe, in a wide variety of state-of-the-art andcritical applications. From keeping our country safe by providing componentsfor military applications, to providing precious oxygen to those with breathingproblems, Moog makes products that make a difference.

Punch Press Operator A

Murphy,NC

• Imagine working alongside people who love tackling difficult and interestingchallenges and who respect your contribution to the team.

• Imagine an enterprise where a belief in personal accountability continuesto drive groundbreaking innovation and global growth.

• Imagine working for an organization dedicated to helping you live the lifeyou want—inside and outside of work.

This is the reality of Moog – and you can be part of it!

Moog IndustrialGroup has an opportunity for a Punch Press Operator A position on 1stshift at our Murphy, North Carolina location.

Here's what you can expect inthis role:

• Take roll strip steel & insert it in automatic punch press Bliss 20Band a progressive carbide die, using stock feeder, to stamp out laminationscontinually

• Usage of an electric chopper, which chops up the scrap strip while thelams are packed in a tube and shoved together

• Employee inserts a rod and wire into the lams and stacks them on a rack

• Employee watches machine for jam-ups, analyzes all stoppages, makes alladjustments, and does all set-ups.

• Inspects and gages pieces

Here is whatqualifications we are interested in:

MinimumRequirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic math knowledge

• Knowledge of machine shop gages (dial calipers,micrometers, length gages)

• 3 years' experience operating large presses andsmall bench presses

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally (withassistance)

• Ability to wear ear plugs 6-8 hours per day dueto noise level in area

• Ability to work overtime

• Good eyesight and dexterity

• No allergies to oils and kerosene.

PreferredRequirements:

• 5 years' experience in punch press

• Understanding of strip stock criteria (widths,weights, coil set)

• Experience in blueprint reading

• Prior QWG training

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles

Qualified internal candidates will have first preference onthe position.

Due to the training time required, the person selected forthis job will have to remain in the position for a period of one year beforebecoming eligible to bid on other jobs within the facility.

You can do this!

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achievegreat things. Our people enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in aculture where everyone trust each other to do the right think. For you, workingwith us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great qualityof life inside and outside of work.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident status is required.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/GenderIdentity/Sexual Orientation

To apply, visit www.moog.jobs

Overview

Generac Power Systems – Work with the leader in the power industry! Our office in Oshkosh WI is seeking a Punch Press Operator..

The Machine Operator – Fabrication III is expected to perform under the direction of the area supervisor, manufacture parts per plant specification in an accurate and timely manner utilizing a CNC Machining Center/Fabrication equipment while recognizing safety and efficiencies. This position reports directly to Production Manager or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule as define and overtime as required.

• Position and secure work piece in machine

• Maintain a clean safe work area

• Set up, adjust and operate CNC Machining Center

• Read and interpret blueprint specifications to determine procedures, verify programs and tooling

• Perform complex machine set ups and critical operations

• Position and replace tools, and set in relation to machine

• Use a variety of precision measuring devices to set up and adjust work and verify conformance of work to specifications

• Understand special material handling required for materials and equipment used in the work cell

• Assist in other work areas as needed

• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills.

• Repair/correction of errors

• Participation in training sessions

• Training coworkers

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• An understanding of machining/fabricating fundamentals

• Experience working with fabrication machines, specifically milling machine/Brake/Turret drill press, saw, grinder.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively communicate

• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

• Advanced PC knowledge.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Strong problem solving and reasoning skills

• Ability to perform reading, writing, and math functions.

• Instruction or demonstrated ability to train others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience on equipment and automation consistent with a metal fabrication, paint, and assembly operation.

• Intermediate mechanical aptitude, ability to understand complex issues and systematically work toward resolution.

• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and machine specifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Temperatures can vary from cool to warm depending upon the season. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

PressroomPress Operator 3

St Charles, IL

• ID:42571
• Full-Time/Regular

Click here for more details about the RRD Kirk Rd. location in St. Charles, IL

Set up, adjust, operate and maintain a variety of presses including 40" Heidelberg, Komori, 64" and 81" KBA sheetfed presses.

• This includes inserting packing sheets on plate cylinder to build up plate to printing height, fastening reinforcing bars to offset blankets, and installing plates and blankets on press cylinders, making adjustments to achieve pressure required for printing.

• Adjusts press machine parts, such as feeder and delivery mechanisms, suction grippers, guides, feed wheels, jogging devices, tapes, and cams, using hand tools.

• Removes and replaces worn rollers and adjusting pressure between rollers of press, using hand tools.

• Wash blankets and cleans ink and ink distributing rollers and ink fountains, using ink solvent and cleaning mechanism on press.

• Makes necessary color or register corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work.

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of offset presswork procedures and materials.

• Ability to read and follow job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully.

• Skill to follow instructions to operate equipment safely and produce the desired product.

• Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

• Skill in performing routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

• Ability to instruct and provide guidance to junior level operator.

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RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The company's policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of KBA large format technology highly preferred

• Must be able to work in a team environment.Ability to make and read measurements.

• Ability to communicate in English -read, understand and carry out written instructions.

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.

• Standing 100% of the entire time.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 35 lbs. frequently.

• Continuous eye concentration.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs

• Other duties as assigned

THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE 6AM TO 6PM ON A 3/4 DAY SCHEDULE.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years previous experience setting up and running sheet fed presses

• Previous experience in the operation of a sheet fed press equipment

PressroomPress Operator 1

Chaska, MN

• ID:42480
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain single or multi-color offset press Heidelberg 2 color Quickmaster, to print single-color or two-color. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

• Determine and understand all order instructions and running of press productively, while meeting job requirements of ink density, ink and water balance, color matching, size and construction, and required attributes at a quality level that meets or exceeds our customer's expectations.

• Maintain knowledge of the press, current printing processes, develop continuous process improvements that support the Lean philosophy and work environment

• Maintain company quality standards, service levels and customer expectations by meeting or exceeding department/cell goals and customer specifications.

Requires knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials, equipment and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments. Skill to read and understand job specifications to determine press set-up materials needed to run the job successfully. Must have sufficient knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most approrpiate use of the press and corrective adjustments required to run efficiently. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run. Skill in use of micrometer to mount and align the printing plate correctly. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Ability to make adjustments to feeder and feed board (e.g., ability to adjust suctions and blast, front and side guides and the timing of the head stops).

RRD is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

Required Skills

• Ability to stand 8 hours a day

• Ability to work 2nd shift

• Team player

• Ability to clearly understand both written and verbal instructions

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Required Experience

• 2 years of Litho print
• 1 year digital print preferred but not required

PressroomPress Operator 2

Macedonia, OH

• ID:42658
• Full-Time/Regular

Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain a 40" six color Heidelberg CD press. Press operation includes printing large solids, screen tints, line and halftones with critical color values and registration requirements ranging from hairline to critical or operate similarly situated equipment that applies a variety of non-ink based coatings to sheet stock.

Review job specifications to determine the press setup according to the imposition of the run (sheet wise or work and turn). Perform all make-ready tasks such as hanging plates, examine plates for imperfections and checks for correct positioning of images, prepping blankets, adjusting tension and register etc. Make necessary color corrections and/or press adjustments prior to production run to meet and maintain the quality specifications of the work. Clean, lubricate, and maintain the press, making minor repairs and replacing worn or broken parts as required. Performs periodic maintenance recommended by the manufacturer.

Required Skills

Requires thorough knowledge of offset printing procedures, materials and specifications, equipment, and safety requirements and skills to perform assignments. Skill to read and understand job specifications and knowledge of press capabilities to determine the most appropriate press usage, press settings and materials needed to run the job successfully.

Skill to make a variety of difficult precise settings of controls, settings and adjustments, and to perform routine operational maintenance of equipment. Skill in routine operational maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Knowledge of the appropriate amount of packing pressure needed to obtain the proper printing pressure for the type of job being run.

Required Experience

Must be able to work overtime as requested

Able to stand for long periods of time

Able to lift up to 40 lbs with or without accommodation

Must be able to lead and instruct the press crew