Extruding Press Operator Job Description Sample

• Monday -- Friday required- Openings in both shifts below: 
• 5:30am- 2:00pm 
• 1:30pm – 10:00pm 
• Position is full time 

• Operate screen printing press including set-up, printing & tear down of jobs with attention to detail, quality of print, accuracy and speed
• Read and complete work orders accurately
• Identify and troubleshoot common screen-printing problems
• Clean equipment including removing ink from screens, squeegees, press & tools
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times as well as promoting safety and cleanliness
• Provide leadership for production assistants to ensure that they are performing tasks in an efficient and productive manner
• Maintain equipment as required and notify management of any maintenance or repairs required
• Miscellaneous tasks could be assigned such as exposing or cleaning screens, counting or stacking garments, mixing or modifying inks as production requirements dictate
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30lbs at times
• Regularly stand for long periods of time while reaching with hands and arms
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to warm or cold weather. The noise level in the work environment is often loud

• 1+ years screen printing press experience
• Excellent attention to detail, and eye for quality control  
• Capable of remaining calm and composed under pressure. Thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Strong attention to detail, and eye for quality control
• Problem solving ability
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Basic Computer Skills
• Specific vision abilities include sharp vision, focus, depth perception and ability to identify colors
• Can quickly perform common math skills such as multiplying in dozens or calculating production rates
• Ability to read, write and comprehend complex written or oral instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with match with Roth and Traditional options
• Robust PTO program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Advancement opportunities
• Energetic and fun work environment with a dynamic culture

• Reviews job tickets and determines how to run the job
• Prepares press for operation and direct feeder on required setup and adjustments
• Matches the digital job proof to an accurate sample
• Completes the signoff process by receiving approval with a supervisor or customer
• Runs jobs following order specifications
• Ensures print quality and make all required adjustments
• Examines specifications, including layouts and identifies printing and material issues early to ensure the highest quality output
• Possesses the ability to understand artwork/computer file requirements as related to the print request
• Monitors machine operation, and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation
• Completes print requests according to planned deadlines
• Performs regular and preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoots technical problems with equipment. Maintains logs of previous problems to better program the machine for future use.
• Orders and maintains accurate inventory of needed supplies including ink cartridges, paper, labels or other components.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical Degree in Graphic Arts, A PLUS
• 2 years experience operating multi-color offset press and/or previous experience in UV sheet fed pressroom with synthetic substrates
• Experience with HP 11000, 10000, and FB7600 and Inca, Durst and VuTek Digital Presses, A PLUS.  
• Strong computer skills and experience handling print ready files
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite, Photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong knowledge of pre-press and post-production processes and digital equipment capabilities and substrates
• Proficient in reading, speaking, writing and understanding the English Language
• Knowledge of lithography and commercial printing procedures
• Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to distinguish colors and lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Good mechanical aptitude required – you will be taught to operate and maintain the Digital press
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Tenacious and creative problem solving skills
• Relationship Management Skills to liaise with design team
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects

Do you wake up every day with the need to create something? Are you passionate about service, quality and metal? So are we.

We are Mac Metal, metal fabricators based in Germantown, WI. For more than 50 years, we've produced quality metal components from sheet steel, light plate, aluminum, copper and stainless steel for clients across a variety of industries.

We are searching for a Press Brake/Set-Up Operator who will form metal parts using a variety of Press Brake equipment for a diversified line of components and assemblies.

Successful candidate will possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, have a high school degree or general education degree (GED), possess basic mathematical skills, ability to read English and understand technical instructions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Requirements

Job duties include:

• Understand, properly set-up and proficiently operate a variety of Press Brake equipment and controls, etc.
• Working knowledge in the use of measurement tools and techniques with the ability to read/understand part(s) specifications and blueprints.
• Produce parts to the proper dimensions and meet desired quality requirements and production goals.
• Work from drawings, blue-prints, job layouts, and sketches.
• Perform a variety of duties requiring the use of hand-tools and material handling equipment.
• Safely and effectively operate Press Brake and Roll-forming equipment in reference to item #3 - plus various shop fabrication equipment as required to prepare and finish assigned tasks.
• General understanding of the types of metal materials (steel, stainless, aluminum and copper) and their forming characteristics.
• Capable of using Production Reporting software to access/look-up, enter and track work completions, including the recording of production times and quantities completed.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Mac Metal team, you'll enjoy a healthy work/life balance, have the ability to hone your craft and assist us in providing high-quality products with unparalleled customer service.

Mac Metal offers a wide variety of benefits as a part of our total compensation package which includes:

Pira Consulting is assisting a current client with the hiring of a Press Break Operator in Golden Valley, MN.

Our client is seeking someone on a 1st shift basis with a general focus within metal fabrication.

• Metal Fabrication- Press Break Operator

• 1st shift with OT

Position Duties:

Plate forming, metal finishing, along with other metal fabrication

This position offers opportunity to operate multiple types of press brakes and gain a wealth of experience from the variety of tools and machinery used in this position!

Opportunity for growth and skills advancement!

• Prefer at least 2 years "on the job" manufacturing experience and the ability to use measuring tools, but we are willing to train candidates who have a good work record and have a great desire to learn.

• Position requires ability to read blueprints / layouts- Experience with set up is desirable

• Must be able to read a tape measure and familiar with hand held measuring tools- Demonstration of mathematical aptitude

• Must be available / willing to work 40-55 hrs/week and be available to overtime as needed

• Seeking a solid team player with high energy who can work with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and the ability to follow concise directions

• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment

• Must have reliable transportation and successfully pass pre-employment requirements

• Requires good communication skills and ability to work very well on a team

Job Description:

Verstraete IML, a Multi-Color Company, is looking for Press Operators to join our growing team in our new, state of the art facility! Our equipment is top of the line, and we are looking for someone with a great attitude and a focus on quality to join us in leading the way.

It is the responsibility of the operator to fully operate the press printing labels on Preprinted Polypropylene (PP). The Press Operator leads the press crew in a productive manner while utilizing the required tools to ensure flawless feed and transport of pre-printed materials.

The operator is responsible for the set- up, fine tuning and monitoring of various production parameters to achieve and maintain the highest print qualities.

In collaboration with the assistant press operator, the operator is responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of the press to ensure optimum performance.

About us

Verstraete IML (In Mold Labels), a Multi-Color Company, has over 25 years of experience in offset-printing labels on polypropylene for injection molding, blow molding and thermoforming. In-depth understanding of materials, research and quality control has made Verstraete a world leader among IML label suppliers, producing over 50 million in mold labels every single day for numerous segments within the packaging industry.

The production of our labels is centralized in Belgium and in order to be close to our customers we have started up a new production facility in the greater Cincinnati area.

We are innovative in market approach, process, product and organization. We see ourselves as an example of proper management and social ethics with an enduring family character.

We offer you an in-depth on-the-job training in order to get familiar with our organization and know-how. This way we allow you to grow and develop your talents even further. At Verstraete IML you will be submerged in an interesting, challenging job in a continuously growing company.

Job Requirements

• Embrace an open culture, positive attitude and capacity to develop new skills.

• A minimum of 3 years' offset print experience operating a minimum of 4-color press.

• Flexible to transition to different shifts as the needs of the business grow and evolve.

• Acute attention to detail and sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to detect and differentiate colors.

• Exhibit open communication in team oriented environment.

Ashton Potter Security Printers is the leader in the industry providing global product security solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds.

We are seeking career minded talent to join and enhance our growing team.

Duties include but not limited to:

- Set-up, maintenance, and operation of a UV Offset Printing Press

- troubleshoot press problems

- Perform adjustments and preventative maintenance(PM)

- ensure detail in final product

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years press operating experience in press industry
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Computer proficiency a plus
• Forklift certification a plus

Benefits

ASHTON POTTER IS PROUD TO OFFER

Healthcare Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Please Note: Candidates must submit to a background check, including credit, criminal and past employment and must be able to pass a drug test to be employed by Ashton Potter Printing.

Ashton Potter is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability

Set up (stays) and operate a variety of press machining equipment, feeders, and straighteners.

Accurate (low maintenance) setup and operation of (utilize maximum machine capacity) all equipment assigned

Responsibilities:

• Operate Punch Press equipment.
• Documenting and quality inspection of part(s) produced
• Safety mindedness/awareness.
• Assist in determining job priorities/work flow.
• Interpret drawings identifying required dimensions.
• Must understand basic hand tools.
• Maximize time to achieve department goals and productivity.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Recommend and/or participates in GK initiatives and ideas.

Requirements

• Dexterity with hands, eye coordination, and depth perception.
• Ability to lift up to 45lbs
• Able to read and interpret precise measuring tools.
• Demonstrate JE MARBLE Values

Preferences:

• Completed Shop Math ll, i.e adult vocational school, community college, or equivalent training.
• Punch Press room experience (Operator).
• Blue print reading, experience with optical comparator.

Benefits

Medical benefits start the day you start! No waiting period!

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K Savings Program

Who is Johnson Electric?

Johnson Electric is among the world's largest providers of motion subsystems and motion components including DC motors, brushless motors, synchronous motors, piezo motors, solenoids, micro switches and flexible circuits.

Johnson Electric has two operating divisions aligned with the broad markets served:

- Automotive Products Group (APG)

- Industry Products Group (IPG)

These operating groups are aligned with industry trends and focus on specific application segments such as engine and transmission for APG and home technologies and power tools for IPG.

We have provided billions of motor switch and flex circuit products for hundreds of different applications. Supporting our customers worldwide are sixteen R&D centers located in Hong Kong, China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.

Johnson Electric is fully vertically integrated and has an annual production capacity of over one billion motors and motion subsystems from its manufacturing footprint across more than a dozen countries.

We are hiring for a Flexographic Press Operator.
Duties will include:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations and maintaining work area in neat and orderly condition
• Setup of jobs on flexographic presses
• Interpret work instructions to obtain job details and specifications
• Selecting, inspecting and installing plate cylinders, anilox rolls, film stock, and inks per job specifications
• Operating press to obtain high quality product
• Monitoring job quality through sampling and ink checks
• Maintenance of necessary production data in computer systems

• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match (vesting after 2 years)
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Attendance Bonus

Relocation assistance is available for this position

Senior Card Press Operator

• 3rd shift

Omnicell has an exciting opportunity open for a Senior Card Press Operator on our 3rd shift in our St. Petersburg facility. The work schedule is Sunday thru Thursday from 10 pm to 6 am.

This position sets up and runs a flexographic printing press that produces compliance cards. Along with the rest of the production team, they ensure that job orders are completed to all customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Run and troubleshoot Card Presses.

• Responsible for the set-up, operation, clean up, and the quality of the product produced.

• Printing of multiple color products.

• Operating continuous web converting equipment.

• Check the printed copy against the approved sample proof for the job.

• Inspecting final product to ensure established quality standards are met.

• Support corporate programs such as 5S, ISO, SMED, Preventive Maintenance, and GMP.

• Follow all Safety guidelines for manufacturing work area.

• Train other employees as needed per management requests.

• Knowledge in the selection of necessary components to run a job. (print cylinders, plates, dies)

• Familiarity with unwind and rewind turrets.

• Understanding of information and requirements on job ticket for the setup and running of the job.

• Skilled in mixing inks and general knowledge of color theory

• Understanding of management/handling of anilox, print cylinders, dies, and knock-outs.

• Skill in die cutting and die registration.

• Knowledge in Quick Change Overs

• Excellent work ethic and leadership skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and team members.

• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with multiple constituents, including management, and coworkers.

• Ability to work under limited supervision and guidance as well as multi-task, organize, and prioritize job responsibilities.

• Retentive to processes and procedures and the ability to accept feedback and guidance from supervisor/leadership teams.

• Capable of working with limited supervision.

• Must speak clearly, good listening skills, and understand basic verbal instructions in English.

• Ability to write and read work instructions with accuracy in English.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ or equivalent GED

• Minimum of 5+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience with flexographic printing equipment

• Experience handling UV and water-based inks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of working experience on multi-colored mechanical/servo color UV continuous web flexographic printing equipment.

• Experience registering plates on press.

• Experience with the laminating and gluing of substrates to heavy coated and uncoated board.

Work Conditions:

• Manufacturing Environment

• Must be able to work 3rd shift

• Sunday thru Thursday from 10 pm to 6 am.

• Stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Able to lift 60 pounds.

• Able to lift 25 pounds – 35 pounds repetitively.

• Move rolls of Plastic/Board/Foil/Liner/Label Stock – 400 pounds – 1000 pounds (rolling material on their diameter).

• Move skids weighing up to 2,500 pounds with the use of mechanical and or powered rolling stock. (pallet jacks).

• Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out – tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.