Press Op Trainee NW- 1st Shift

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Previous manufacturing or mechanical experience
• •Ability to distinguish between subtle color variations (Not colorblind)
• •Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. without the assistance of a hoist or mechanical device
• •Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and climb
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• •Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work with complex press equipment
• •Basic math skills and ability to read rulers, tape measures, micrometers, and gauges
• •Basic reading skills necessary to properly understand production orders, reports, warning signs, etc…
• •Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail under production demands
• •Must be able to distinguish subtle shades of colors accurately in order to match samples and color designations in orders
• •Must have eyesight whether correct or not, which allows pressman to distinguish hairlines, registration, mounting accuracy and ink lay-down to print suitable quality
• •Must be able to lift 50 – 75-pound air shafts without the assistance of a hoist and must be able to manipulate 100 – 300 pounds with the assistance of mechanical devices
• •Must be agile (bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, etc.) in order to climb up on press, move cylinders, adjust equipment and avoid dangerous moving machinery
• •Must have a good sense of smell to distinguish odors from materials and smell smoke in case of fire
• •Must have good hearing to follow directions and coordinate procedures with fellow employees and to hear warning signals
• •Reflexes must be in excellent condition for quick response time on moving machinery to avoid serious injury to his/her or other employee's limbs or other life-threatening injuries
• •Must be completely alert at all times to operate machinery in a proper manner
• •Must be able to read a ruler and have other general math skills to measure roll diameters, roll widths, package sizes, etc…
• •Must have directionality to distinguish right and left sides of machinery and to follow operating instructions from other employees and from written instructions
• •Must be able to comprehend and follow detailed instructions without constant supervision
• •Must be able to communicate operating problems to supervisor
• •Must have spatial skills, which can be applied to judge dimensions necessary for operation of machinery
• •Must have mechanical ability to learn how the press operates including anilox rollers, cylinders, tension controls, safety mechanisms, etc…
• •Must be able to carry out press procedures in an initial sequence and repeat that procedure on future orders in a similar manner or with alterations
• •Must be able to record information electronically as required by accounting
• •Must have maturity and disposition to always operate press safely
• •Must understand and be able to implement safety emergency procedures and follow all standard safety procedures
• •Must be able to interact with and follow instructions from quality control or management to maintain specified quality standards
• •Must be able to do meticulous work under production demand