Lithograph Press Operator Tinware Job Description Sample

Operate web printing press to print quality production, maintain quality of product, lead and direct press crew, maintain press, and work on other operation duties as directed by the supervisors.

• Act as a leader in providing and promoting a safe and injury free work environment.

• Responsible for all aspects of the operation of the press and press crew.

• Responsible for over all quality of the printed product including color reproduction, product specifications, imaging quality and postal specifications.

• Determines when product is suitable for saving.

• Responsible for producing a sample-quality product.

• Monitors other crew member's progress while performing their responsibilities.

• Provides accurate documentation of time, materials, impressions, waste, and run speeds.

• Communicates information effectively with other crews and departments, scheduling, prepress, maintenance.

• Coordinates make-ready process by reviewing job information, establishing make-ready plan, and assigning responsibilities to crew members.

• Responsible for maintaining a Preventive Maintenance Program for the press, and using the "Request For Action" system to notify the maintenance department of issues with the equipment.

• Must be able to work 7:00 pm to 7:00 am shift, 3 days on/4 days off, (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternating on an 8 week rotation). Opportunities for overtime.

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

Experience/Knowledge:

• 10 years web press-printing experience.

• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register.

• Must have worked in all positions leading up to this position.

Skills

• Communication skills.

• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude

• Management skills, coordinating the activities of other crew members.

Physical Demands

• Continuous standing/walking

• 8 hrs or more.

• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching.

• Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling

• 50 lbs. or less.

• Occasional repetitive motion with both hands.

• Ability to see colors.

• 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 printing press experience may be substituted by comparable work experience 
• 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
• 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
• Bonus system based on production 

• 1st shift or 2nd shift - hours of employment will be based on preference and availability 
  • 1st shift : (5:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
  • 2nd shift : (1:30 PM - 10:00 PM)

• 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 printing press experience may be substituted by comparable work 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

Taylor Communications is seeking a Press Operator for our facility in Murfreesboro, TN. The position is responsible for analyzing, planning, preparing and running orders on lithographic printing presses closely adhering to tolerances, color density and registration.

Shift Available:

• Monday

• Friday

• 3rd shift 10:45 pm

• 7:15 am

Responsibilities Include:

• Reads orders, plans set up, and produces orders

• Determines numbering requirements, installs and removes numbering machines as needed

• Prepares print units as required; makes adjustment to water and ink systems

• Changes mill rolls and finished rolls as required

• Adhere to all safety rules and works in a safe manner

• Enter production and counter readings into the PRIMAC System

• Maintain housekeeping on and around assigned press

• Communicate with previous shift and following shift press operators

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent

• High degree of mechanical ability

• High degree of analytical and mathematical ability

• Good reading ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and understand written instructions.

• Good color discernment is very important.

• Need high degree of analytical ability

• Must be able to work with very close tolerances.

• Must be able to communicate with other press operators.

About Our Company

We offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary, and a competitive benefit package including health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan, profit sharing, PTO (paid time off) and Holiday Pay.

Taylor Communications is a go-to-market subsidiary of Taylor Corporation. For more than a century, we've been providing outstanding service and developing innovative products that leverage the technology of our time. By providing market-specific insights and a compelling portfolio of solutions to the healthcare, financial services, commercial and industrial markets, we have become the recognized leader in the management and execution of mission-critical communications.

For more information, visit www.taylorcommunications.com.

Provide support for the 1st Press Operator and assist in the daily operation of the web press including controlling register, compensation, and other operational duties as directed by the 1st Press Operator.

• Monitor overall job quality, including print registration and product compensation. Identify and correct quality defects.

• Accurately perform and record quality assurance tests (quality control checks).

• Monitor packing quality and accuracy, maintaining accurate counts and load ticket paper work.

• Organize and monitor imaging process, signoffs, restarts, form changes, samples, additional paperwork, and QC procedures.

• Assist first press operator with coordinating make-ready plan.

• Map out job plan by using layout, folding dummy, and instructions from the 1st press operator to establish measurements for plows, slitters, die cuts, gum pads, etc.

• In addition to plows and slitters, install and set any auxiliary equipment such as face slitters, hot melt applicators, and extrusion glue needles.

• Establish web path and turn bar configuration.

• Manage web up procedure including ribbon orientation and timing.

• Monitor the rest of the crew's progress during the make-ready. Offer assistance as necessary.

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance such as roller replacement, and press lubrication.

• Assist 1st Press Operator in providing direction and training to the press crew.

• Insure that safe practices are followed by crew members during all operations and procedures.

• Be able to step in for the 1st Press Operator as needed.

• Must be able to work 7:00 pm to 7:00 am shift, 3 days on/4 days off, (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, alternating on an 8 week rotation). Opportunities for overtime.

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

Experience/Knowledge:

• 8 years web press-printing experience.

• Knowledge of in-line finishing, die cutting, inserters, imagers, color and register.

• Must have worked in all positions leading up to this position.

Special Skills:

• Communication skills.

• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude

• Continuous standing/walking

• 8 hrs or more.

• Occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching.

• Occasional lifting and pushing/pulling

• 50 lbs. or less.

• Occasional repetitive motion with both hands.

• Ability to see colors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Uses Kewaunee's scheduling system paperwork to identify parts scheduled to run, operations, and standard hours.

Set up and operate manual N.C. and C.N.C. controlled forming and fabrications equipment.

NC/CNC controlled sheet metal fabricating equipment experience Windows NT and Windows 7 experience.

Requires frequent change overs and set ups to maximize production flexibility.

Read blueprints and detailed layout drawings to within 1/1000th of an inch.

Maintain tolerances within .010 of an inch.

Proficient in using measuring tools i.e.; dial calibers, micrometers, and tape measures.

Layout parts.

Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machine and accessories.

Safety procedures to be followed at all times.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Bring unsafe acts and conditions to the attention of the manager.

Correct hazards and unsafe conditions. Train other associates in safe work practices. Investigate accidents, near accidents, and potential hazards. Actively participates in housekeeping activities and in the safety and health program.

RHI Magnesita - The driving force of the refractory industry

Our team is currently seeking a skilled professional to support Production and Hydraulic Press Operator for our fast-paced refractory brick operation in York, PA. Our successful team members are self-starters who can work independently without direct supervision. This position runs a heavy tonnage hydraulic press and robotic system that supports the brick manufacturing process. The presses are the first step in creating our molded brick products.

Starting Rate

$21.00/HR + $1.50 shift/$1.60 weekend differential

Following a probationary period, our team members can test into advanced pay levels where the average pay for a Production position is: $24.36 + differentials = approx. $55,000/yr

Shift
2nd shift or 3rd shift positions are available; our schedules require some scheduled work during weekends.

Responsibilities include:

• Work safely in a heavy industrial facility when performing brick processing work. Heavy physical labor is required in this department and safety is our first priority.

• Operate heavy tonnage hydraulic press including setting die/mold in place properly, follow press set up instructions carefully and accurately, ensure robotic systems are set up and in good working order, and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on the press or robotic systems as instructed.

• Safely maintain a constant rate of production and alert other departments if there is a need for shut down, delay or maintenance on the press.

• Follow charts, schedules, data sheets and instructions carefully and accurately for production orders, product specifications, maintenance, systems checks, quality guidelines and data entry into our electronic production management system.

• Accurately record production completion times, piece counts, brick weights, and delay times for each shift.

A successful candidate will have experience in the following:

• Our most successful candidates have mechanical aptitude and experience. Experience working on mechanical equipment like major auto repairs, motor repair or installation is ideal for this position.

• Working in a heavy industrial environment where the assigned duties were in a fast-paced work environment that will be inside or outside in hot, cold and dirty working environments.

• Experience working with heavy tonnage hydraulic presses is a plus.

• Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude including the ability to read and understand blueprints or similar schematics.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as we work in teams in this department.

• Must be at least 18 years of age; attained a High School Diploma or GED; and strongly prefer training with mechanical systems or motors

• from an accredited institution or on the job training from another employer.

Who is RHI Magnesita?

RHI Magnesita is the global leader in refractory products. Our largest North American manufacturing plant is based in York, PA where our operation includes mining, aggregate crushing and screening, and various kiln processes to manufacture brick refractory products. Our manufacturing processes include heavy tonnage hydraulic presses, kilns, and robotic assisted palletizing/packaging automation.

What can RHI Magnesita do for you?

Our York, PA facility offers team members a variety of work for a life-time of fulfilling career opportunities. A skilled professional has high earning potential and the chance to advance through our 15+ departments. We encourage team members to take on-the-job training, test into advanced levels of position and pay, and bid on positions in different departments throughout their career. Our benefits package provides health and financial stability for our team members and their families. Learn more about us at: https://www.rhimagnesita.com/about/

Great Benefits!

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, company discounts, 401K with full company match up to 6%, comprehensive medical/ dental/ vision coverage, fitness membership reimbursement, company paid Life Insurance and Long/Short Term Disability.

The aforementioned is a summary of responsibilities and qualifications. A full job description will be available for anyone who interviews for a position.

BASIC FUNCTION

To adjust and operate punch press equipment. To punch, blank, stamp, draw and form metal parts utilizing dies varying from single blanking to compound, combination or progressive dies and from put and take to automatic operations.

Parts must be made to print and process specifications.

Responsible for own set-ups, and for inspecting own parts.

Responsible for following safety rules, producing quality workmanship, and for good housekeeping in and around the work area.

Completion of all associated paperwork and record keeping as required.

May operate power equipment such as lift trucks, standup lift trucks and other equipment involved in moving, and/or locating parts, material, jigs, fixtures, dies and scrap tanks. Responsible for checking the lift trucks to include brakes, wheels, steering, oil leaks, and other conditions related to safe operation.

Includes identifying and verifying inventory and completing respective paperwork as necessary.

EDUCATION/TRADE KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or equivalent.

Core skills training in basic shop math, measuring tools and blueprint reading or demonstrated equivalent knowledge is required.

Knowledge in machine shop practices and the use of respective inspection instruments used in inspecting own parts.

Completion of PMA Punch Press Operator training will be required upon entry to the classification or equivalent demonstrated knowledge.

About The Toro Company:

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, including turf, snow and ground-engaging equipment, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions.

For over 100 years, our ideas have transformed the way professionals and homeowners care for their outdoors, including many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world. Across our strong family of brands, our success is founded on building trusted relationships, creating innovative products and following ethical business practices - ideals shared by our nearly 7,000 employees around the world. With sales of $2.4 billion in fiscal 2015, Toro consistently delivers strong financial performance and market leadership.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Eaton Power Systemshas a 2nd Shift Press Brake Operator opening in Waukesha,WI ( Badger Dr).

Primary Function

Lays-out material perblueprint. Sets-up and operates a 230 Ton/400 Ton Hydraulic Press Brake forforming various sizes and gauges of steel into transformer tank components.

Typical Duties:

• Sets-up forming dies and punches in the press brake.

• Enters part number information into the computer terminal. After forming a part and doing a first piece check, the operator makes the necessary corrections to the part program to adjust for variations in material.

• Positions each piece against stops and forms piece to the required angle and bends.

• Checks finished piece against print for correct dimensions, makes adjustments to the press brake as needed.

• Works with another operator to aside completed parts to pallet.

• Develops computer programs for new parts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

• Must be able to work in the US without company sponsorship.

• Position not eligible for relocation. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Waukesha, WI in order to be considered.

• Minimum of 6 months of machining experience within a manufacturing environment is required