Looking for a hands-on career where you can put your mechanical skills to work? Consider applying for our Printing Press Operator position! We are willing to train the right candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operator must manage all aspects of a printing job – from preparing a press for printing, through completion of a production run, while monitoring every aspect of the job to ensure conformance with job specifications & in compliance with ISO quality, GMP production & safety standards.
- Completes all production run paperwork including documentation of production issues, such as material problems, down-time & plate or color-related issues
- Constantly monitors quality and press variables, as production jobs are in progress; making adjustments as needed to ensure the colors and registration are accurate throughout the production run
- Communicates with Bindery and Shipping areas to ensure a good handoff of a completed production run
- Identifies opportunities for improving standards, efficiencies and systems
- Maintains a clean machine and work environment, notifying Maintenance of any necessary equipment adjustments or repairs.
Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Has a high level of mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read & interpret job instructions
- Strong ability to detect imperfections
- Developed fine motor skills to make needed machine adjustments & operate all press controls
- Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries as the position works with moving mechanical parts with potential pinch, cut, and crush points
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Excellent work ethic, attitude and desire to learn. GR Label’s culture call all employees to be “Dependable team players with an excellent attitude”
Work Experience Requirements:
- Manufacturing experience is strongly desired & knowledge of IATF-16949, ISO 14001 policies & procedures are a definite plus!
- 2+ years experience with similar press is preferred
Education Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency is required
Physical Requirements:
- Position requires constant standing with frequent reaching and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Able to visualy detect color variations during quality checks
