Press Operator Assistant - All Widths jobs in Milwaukee, WI

SUMMARY: The press operator is responsible for assisting in the set-up and operation of printing equipment to meet quality and productivity requirements per customer specification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Assists in the setup and operation of flexographic printing press to meet quality and productivity requirements per customer specification and as designated by press operator, supervisor, or manager
• Assists in assuring all product quality, safety, and production standards are met
• Completes documentation in accurate manner
• Assists in the change and install print cylinders and anilox rolls
• Change deck parts and ink pumps
• Set print cylinders into register
• Check proper tension settings, verify repeat lengths are correct, curl is minimized, adhesive weights are correct, and roll appearance and colors are correct
• Ensure quality and safe operation of equipment and notifies operator when aware of issues
• Must be able to maintain proper ink and/or adhesive levels and notify lead operator and ink department personnel when level is low and needs additional materials
• Complete processes within allotted set up time
• Monitors viscosity control
• Color match each color to customer specification
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by operator, supervisor, or manager
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety instructions
• Participate in ongoing CI and Focus improvement processes

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to read standard and metric measuring tape

SPECIFIC SKILLS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and bend
• Must be able to use measuring tape
• Must be able to understand and carry out detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to clearly communicate using production reports and other documents to transfer what transpired during a shift such as material usage, time management, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Must be able to accurately identify color defects or shadings in print quality
• Must be able to work overtime