Screen Press Operator

Job Description

Setup and operate screen print presses. Maintain quality parts during the printing process. Maintain production rates, scrap rates and safety standards.

These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Read and understand production blueprint, job ticket, and scheduling information.

· Verify that information is consistent between specification sheets, procedure sheets, requisitions, color standards, proofs and other sources of information.

· Verify ink and coating, stock and other material staged at the press by crew and support staff is correct.

· Set up, operate screen presses.

· Achieve acceptable color, fit, registration and position in the least amount of sheets possible.

· Document material usage and time.

· Inspect and maintain required quality level of parts, stopping production if necessary to maintain high quality levels.

· Troubleshoot press problems.

· Complete paperwork required and complete Quality Assurance sign off.

· Monitor and adjusts ink color to ensure consistency throughout entire press run.

· Able to make screens and pull required materials.

· Perform preventative maintenance according to schedule and maintain equipment.

· Maintain good housekeeping around the press. Assist in the general cleaning or work station and surrounding area.

· Stage printed material for next department or process.

· Follow all department work instructions.

· Ensure compliance with company safety rules and policies.

Includes functions, which are normally performed by persons holding this title. However, these functions may be assigned to other employees as part of a “Reasonable Accommodation” under the ADA.

· Provide support to all areas of Print Production including, but not limited, to reclaiming screens and running digital printing presses.

· Crosstrain in various production areas to assist as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Required and responsible for employee safety, attending safety training, complying with all company safety and work policies and reporting all accidents/injuries immediately to their Manager and HR Department.

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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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The minimum education required for this position is a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Position requires past experience with screen presses.

The minimum related language skills required for this position is the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

This position requires an 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.

This position requires an ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

This position may require a driver’s license.

Computer skills to include experience working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, any Web Browser, ERP systems, and Access system.

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 sit, talk, hear, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may lift/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. The employee is required to apply a “buddy system” for products weighing more than 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

ITW Labels has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or ITW Labels may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice.

Additional Information

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